Compatibility
Dwarf Rasbora × Sparkling Gourami Compatibility
Compatibility calculated based on predation risk, behaviour profile, and water-parameter overlap.
Dwarf Rasbora and Sparkling Gourami can live together in a well-planted community tank, but water-parameter overlap should be checked carefully.
TemperatureB
pHC
HardnessB
FlowA
PredationA
BehaviourA
Compatible with cautionB
Envrionmental Factors
Temperature overlap
Dwarf Rasbora: 24.0–26.0 °C
Sparkling Gourami: 25.0–28.0 °C
Shared window: 25.0–26.0°C.
pH overlap
Dwarf Rasbora: 5.0–6.0
Sparkling Gourami: 6.0–7.0
Shared window: 6.0–6.0.
Hardness overlap
Dwarf Rasbora: Very soft → Soft
Sparkling Gourami: Soft → Hard
Shared hardness bands: 1 (overlap ratio 50%).
Flow match
Dwarf 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 | Dwarf Rasbora | Sparkling Gourami |
|---|---|---|
| Adult size | 2.5 cm | 4.0 cm |
| Temperature | 24.0–26.0 °C | 25.0–28.0 °C |
| pH | 5.0–6.0 | 6.0–7.0 |
| Hardness | Very soft → Soft | Soft → Hard |
| Flow | Low | Low |
| Locations | Malaysia, Indonesia | Indonesia, Laos +1 moreThailand |
Geographic overlap (supporting signal)
Shared: Indonesia
Best tank mates for Dwarf Rasbora
Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.
Cardinal Tetra
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Harlequin rasbora
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Best tank mates for Sparkling Gourami
Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.
Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
Chili Rasbora
Boraras brigittae
Ember Tetra
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Kuhli Loach
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