Gold Gourami
Trichopodus trichopterus compatibility profile. Find the best tank mates by checking water parameters, aquarium swim zone pressure, social rules, and shrimp-safe verifications.
Core facts & bioload limits
Adult size5"
Minimum tank30 gal
Temperamentsemi_aggressive
Group1+
- temperature72-82F
- pH6-8.2
- water_hardnessGH 4-18 dGH | KH 2-12 dKH
- plant_safetysafe
- shrimp_safetycaution
- algae_eating_rolenone
- beginner_suitabilityintermediate
Community planning & swim zone pressure
When planning a community around Gold Gourami, consider the aquarium swim zone pressure. This species primarily occupies the topmiddle zone. Balance the setup by choosing tank mates that occupy the top or bottom zones to reduce crowding and stress.
Care caveats
- notesGold color morph of the three-spot gourami; hardy but males can become territorial in cramped community tanks.
- caveatAvoid keeping multiple males in cramped tanks.
- caveatDo not pair with fin-nippers or very small shrimp/fry you want to protect.
- caveatProvide surface access, plants, and calmer tankmates.
Compatible tank mates
- Bladder Snailgreencompatible | minimum 30 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Malaysian Trumpet Snailgreencompatible | minimum 30 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Nerite Snailgreencompatible | minimum 30 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Ramshorn Snailgreencompatible | minimum 30 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Pond Snailgreencompatible | minimum 30 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Horned Nerite Snailgreencompatible | minimum 30 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Honey Gouramigreencompatible | minimum 30 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Mystery Snailgreencompatible | minimum 30 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Japanese Trapdoor Snailgreencompatible | minimum 30 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Ivory Mystery Snailgreencompatible | minimum 30 galCheck this pair in the planner ->