Can serpae tetras live with dwarf gouramis?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Serpae tetras and dwarf gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. Serpae tetras nip at slow fish. Dwarf gouramis cannot get away.

Serpae tetra72–79°F · pH 6–7.5

Dwarf gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

Watch outSerpae tetras nip at slow fish. Dwarf gouramis cannot get away.

What works

Both are fine at 72–79°F.
pH 6–7.5 suits both.
They use different parts of the tank: serpae tetras the mid, dwarf gouramis the top.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

	Serpae tetra	Dwarf gourami
Temperature	72–79 °F	72–82 °F
pH	6–7.5	6–7.5
Adult size	1.75 in	3.0 in
Minimum tank	20 gal	10 gal
Temperament	Semi-aggressive	Peaceful
Swims at	Middle	Top
Group	Groups of 6+	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

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Questions

Can serpae tetras live with dwarf gouramis?

Yes, with care. Serpae tetras and dwarf gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. Serpae tetras nip at slow fish. Dwarf gouramis cannot get away.

What temperature suits both serpae tetras and dwarf gouramis?

72–79 °F. Serpae tetras need 72–79 °F, dwarf gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do serpae tetras and dwarf gouramis need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the serpae tetra. Add space for each extra fish.