Dwarf gourami care
Trichogaster lalius
Dwarf gourami (Trichogaster lalius) grows to about 8.5 cm (3.3 in) and needs a tank of at least 60 liters (16 US gallons). Keep it at 24–28 °C (75–82 °F) with a pH of 6–7.5.
FreshwaterMediumSemi-aggressiveKeep one: males fight
Adult size8.5 cm · 3.3 in
Smallest tank60 L · 16 gal
Temperature24–28 °C · 75–82 °F
pH6–7.5
GroupAlone or a pair
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
SwimsTop
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Betta (Siamese fighting fish)PlatyBronze corydorasAngelfishMollyBristlenose plecoTiger barbSwordtailKuhli loachGerman blue ramAmano shrimpNerite snail
Avoid with
Paradise fishWhite cloud minnowConvict cichlidOscarJack DempseyDemasoni cichlidCommon goldfishKoiPea pufferBala sharkFigure-eight puffer
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
Gurami enanoColisa láliaGourami nainZwergfadenfischGurami nanoCüce gurami