Can Chocolate Gourami Live With Exclamation Point Rasbora?

Chocolate Gourami and Exclamation Point Rasbora CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 77–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 5.0–6.5.

Size ⚠ Use Caution

Significant size difference (2.5" vs 0.7"). Chocolate Gourami may bully or stress Exclamation Point Rasbora.

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

  • Chocolate Gourami is a schooling fish and needs at least 4 of its kind.
  • Exclamation Point Rasbora is a schooling fish and needs at least 8 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 23 gallons

ParameterChocolate GouramiExclamation Point Rasbora
Temperature77–84°F73–82°F
pH4–6.55–7
Max Size2.5"0.7"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank20 gal5 gal

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