Honey Gourami
Trichogaster chuna
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Small, peaceful, and actually suitable for a 10-gallon with plants. Less drama than a betta, less speed than danios.
Small peaceful labyrinth fish for a planted 10.
In the tank
- Less drama than a betta, less speed than danios.
- Water
- freshwater
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swims
- Top
- Adult size
- 2 in
- Minimum tank
- 10 gal
- Group
- Can be kept singly
- Temperature
- 72–82°F
- pH
- 6.0–7.5
- Diet
- Micro pellets, crushed flakes, frozen baby brine.
- Beginner
- Yes, if the tank is cycled
How to keep them
- Micro food.
- A pair or a trio in a planted tank works better than a crowd.
Tankmates
Ember tetras, shrimp, small rasboras.
Avoid
Male bettas and nippy barbs.
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Same group
Betta
Betta splendens
A single centrepiece for a heated, filtered 5–10 gallon.
The whole show in a small planted tank.
Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
Shy top-dweller for a planted 10–20.
Uses the top third without the betta lottery.
Pearl Gourami
Trichopodus leerii
A larger, calmer gourami centrepiece.
Will pick at hydra and some leftover food at the surface.