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Honey gourami

Freshwater Beginner Peaceful

Honey gourami grows to about 2 in and needs a tank of at least 11 US gal. Here's how to keep it healthy and what it lives well with.

Quick facts

Water type
Freshwater
Group
Bettas & gouramis
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperament
Peaceful
Swims
Top
Adult size
2 in
Minimum tank
11 US gal
Min swim length
17.7 in
Group size
Fine on its own

Water parameters

Temperature
72–82 °F
pH
6–7.5
Hardness
4–15 dGH

Tank & care

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

Give it at least 17.7 in of swimming length and hold the water around 72–82 °F. Match any new species to these ranges before adding them.

Plan a tank with this fish

Use the stocking calculator to see how many Honey 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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