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Dwarf gourami

Freshwater Intermediate Peaceful

Dwarf gourami grows to about 8 cm and needs a tank of at least 16 UK gal. Here's how to keep it healthy and what it lives well with.

Quick facts

Water type
Freshwater
Group
Bettas & gouramis
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperament
Peaceful
Swims
Top
Adult size
8 cm
Minimum tank
16 UK gal
Min swim length
60 cm
Group size
Fine on its own

Water parameters

Temperature
22–28 °C
pH
6–7.5
Hardness
4–10 dGH

Tank & care

Dwarf gourami doesn't need a group and can be kept singly; choose tankmates to suit its temperament.

Give it at least 60 cm of swimming length and hold the water around 22–28 °C. Match any new species to these ranges before adding them.

Plan a tank with this fish

Use the stocking calculator to see how many Dwarf gourami your tank can hold and whether your planned tankmates are compatible — it's anchored to your net water volume and footprint.

Open the stocking calculator Calculate tank volume

Figures are conservative hobby-consensus estimates for planning. Individual fish vary — always research a species and watch how yours behave.

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