Can Gold Gourami live with Pygmy Corydoras?

Troubleshooting community setups: see the compatibility result using temperature, pH, GH/KH, adult size, behavior, schooling needs, and predator/prey rules.

Quick Summary: Likely, when tank size, group needs, and water parameters are handled. We evaluated Gold Gourami and Pygmy Corydoras for 1 specific conflict codes. Plan for at least 30 gallons.

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Likely compatible with conditions

Data confidence: high

Verified sources: Three spot gourami overview

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Observed photo context

Observed aquarium photo examples

These photos show observed aquarium setups for the selected species. They are useful context, but they do not change the compatibility result or replace tank-size, temperament, group-size, and water-parameter checks.

Real-world aquarium example showing a Betta observed with Corydoras catfish and a Mystery Snail.
Real-world aquarium photo showing a Betta observed with Corydoras catfish and a Mystery Snail in a planted setup.
Gold gourami swimming with a rainbow shark in a community tank
Gold gourami swimming with a rainbow shark in a community tank.

Water parameter comparison

Gold Gourami temperature72-82F
Pygmy Corydoras temperature72-79F
Gold Gourami pH6-8.2
Pygmy Corydoras pH6.2-7.6
Gold Gourami GH4-18 dGH
Pygmy Corydoras GH2-12 dGH
Minimum tank30 gal
Last updated2026-06-11

Confidence: high. Aggression, predator/prey, shrimp risk, schooling, and tank size rules are evaluated from curated freshwater attributes.

Next steps

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