Can Angelfish Live With Dwarf Gourami?
No, angelfish and dwarf gouramis are both territorial cichlid-family fish that compete for the middle and top levels of the tank.
Why
- Angelfish are semi-aggressive cichlids that reach 6 inches long and 8 inches tall, patrolling the middle and top of the tank.
- Dwarf gouramis are 3.5-inch labyrinth fish that occupy the top level and claim territory around plants and decorations.
- Angelfish will harass gouramis during feeding, outcompeting them for food at the surface where gouramis feed.
- Gouramis under stress from angelfish harassment are more likely to succumb to DGIV, which is already common in the species.
What could go wrong
The angelfish will stress the gourami until the gourami stops eating and becomes vulnerable to disease.
If you keep them in separate tanks
Sized for the 30 gallon minimum this pairing needs. Affiliate links — we earn a small commission if you buy through them.
AquaClear 70 Power Filter
Oversized filtration is what lets you stock two species together without water quality crashing. Rated for a tank slightly larger than the 30 gallon minimum.
Eheim Jager 200W Thermostat Heater
Holds a steady temperature inside the 76-82°F window both species need.
API Freshwater Master Test Kit
Keep ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate in check. Two-species tanks have more bioload and less margin for error than single-species setups.
Better pairings to consider
Angelfish do well with bristlenose plecos. Dwarf gouramis do well with ember tetras in a 20-gallon planted tank.
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