Compatibility
Ember Tetra × Dwarf Gourami Compatibility
Compatibility calculated based on predation risk, behaviour profile, and water-parameter overlap.
Ember Tetra and Dwarf Gourami are not recommended together in most community setups, but territorial behaviour should be monitored and size difference should be monitored.
TemperatureA
pHA
HardnessA
FlowA
PredationC
BehaviourB
Not recommendedC
Envrionmental Factors
Temperature overlap
Ember Tetra: 24.0–28.0 °C
Dwarf Gourami: 18.0–28.0 °C
Shared window: 24.0–28.0°C.
pH overlap
Ember Tetra: 6.0–7.0
Dwarf Gourami: 6.0–7.5
Shared window: 6.0–7.0.
Hardness overlap
Ember Tetra: Very soft → Soft
Dwarf Gourami: Very soft → Medium
Shared hardness bands: 2 (overlap ratio 100%).
Flow match
Ember Tetra: Medium
Dwarf Gourami: Low
Flow preferences do not conflict directly (no low-vs-high clash).
Behavioural Factors
Predation risk (size ratio)
Adult size ratio: 4.00x
Size gap is above 3.0x, which can increase predation pressure.
Behaviour risk
- - Dwarf Gourami: Territorial.
- - At least one species can be pushy or fin-nippy; monitor closely.
- - Behaviour may vary by tank size and stocking; have a backup plan.
Parameter snapshot
| Parameter | Ember Tetra | Dwarf Gourami |
|---|---|---|
| Adult size | 2.0 cm | 8.0 cm |
| Temperature | 24.0–28.0 °C | 18.0–28.0 °C |
| pH | 6.0–7.0 | 6.0–7.5 |
| Hardness | Very soft → Soft | Very soft → Medium |
| Flow | Medium | Low |
| Locations | Araguaia River Basin, Brazil | Bangladesh, India +1 morePakistan |
Geographic overlap (supporting signal)
No recorded overlap in our dataset.
Best tank mates for Ember Tetra
Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.
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