Compatibility
Chili Rasbora × Sparkling Gourami Compatibility
Compatibility calculated based on predation risk, behaviour profile, and water-parameter overlap.
Chili Rasbora and Sparkling Gourami can usually live together in a well-planted community tank.
TemperatureA
pHA
HardnessB
FlowA
PredationA
BehaviourA
Generally compatibleA
Envrionmental Factors
Temperature overlap
Chili Rasbora: 24.0–28.0 °C
Sparkling Gourami: 25.0–28.0 °C
Shared window: 25.0–28.0°C.
pH overlap
Chili Rasbora: 4.0–7.0
Sparkling Gourami: 6.0–7.0
Shared window: 6.0–7.0.
Hardness overlap
Chili Rasbora: Very soft → Soft
Sparkling Gourami: Soft → Hard
Shared hardness bands: 1 (overlap ratio 50%).
Flow match
Chili Rasbora: Low
Sparkling Gourami: Low
Flow preferences do not conflict directly (no low-vs-high clash).
Behavioural Factors
Predation risk (size ratio)
Adult size ratio: 1.60x
Adult size gap is under 2.0x, which is usually a safer ratio.
Behaviour risk
- - Both species are generally peaceful; behaviour conflict risk is low.
Parameter snapshot
| Parameter | Chili Rasbora | Sparkling Gourami |
|---|---|---|
| Adult size | 2.5 cm | 4.0 cm |
| Temperature | 24.0–28.0 °C | 25.0–28.0 °C |
| pH | 4.0–7.0 | 6.0–7.0 |
| Hardness | Very soft → Soft | Soft → Hard |
| Flow | Low | Low |
| Locations | Southern Borneo, Indonesia | Indonesia, Laos +1 moreThailand |
Geographic overlap (supporting signal)
No recorded overlap in our dataset.
Best tank mates for Chili Rasbora
Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.
Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
Cherry barb
Rohanella titteya
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
Harlequin rasbora
Trigonostigma heteromorpha
Best tank mates for Sparkling Gourami
Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.
Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
Kuhli Loach
Pangio kuhlii
Neon tetra
Paracheirodon innesi