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Sparkling gourami

Freshwater Intermediate Peaceful

Sparkling gourami grows to about 4 cm and needs a tank of at least 6.6 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
Middle
Adult size
4 cm
Minimum tank
6.6 UK gal
Min swim length
45 cm
Group size
Fine on its own

Water parameters

Temperature
24–28 °C
pH
6–7.5
Hardness
2–12 dGH

Tank & care

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

Give it at least 45 cm of swimming length and hold the water around 24–28 °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 Sparkling 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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