Compatibility
Ember Tetra × Sparkling Gourami Compatibility
Compatibility calculated based on predation risk, behaviour profile, and water-parameter overlap.
Ember Tetra and Sparkling Gourami can usually live together in a well-planted community tank, but size difference should be monitored.
TemperatureA
pHA
HardnessB
FlowA
PredationB
BehaviourA
Generally compatibleA
Envrionmental Factors
Temperature overlap
Ember Tetra: 24.0–28.0 °C
Sparkling Gourami: 25.0–28.0 °C
Shared window: 25.0–28.0°C.
pH overlap
Ember Tetra: 6.0–7.0
Sparkling Gourami: 6.0–7.0
Shared window: 6.0–7.0.
Hardness overlap
Ember Tetra: Very soft → Soft
Sparkling Gourami: Soft → Hard
Shared hardness bands: 1 (overlap ratio 50%).
Flow match
Ember Tetra: Medium
Sparkling Gourami: Low
Flow preferences do not conflict directly (no low-vs-high clash).
Behavioural Factors
Predation risk (size ratio)
Adult size ratio: 2.00x
Size gap is between 2.0x and 3.0x, so monitor for dominance and mouth-fit risk.
Behaviour risk
- - Both species are generally peaceful; behaviour conflict risk is low.
Parameter snapshot
| Parameter | Ember Tetra | Sparkling Gourami |
|---|---|---|
| Adult size | 2.0 cm | 4.0 cm |
| Temperature | 24.0–28.0 °C | 25.0–28.0 °C |
| pH | 6.0–7.0 | 6.0–7.0 |
| Hardness | Very soft → Soft | Soft → Hard |
| Flow | Medium | Low |
| Locations | Araguaia River Basin, Brazil | Indonesia, Laos +1 moreThailand |
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.
Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
Chili Rasbora
Boraras brigittae
Harlequin rasbora
Trigonostigma heteromorpha
Honey Gourami
Trichogaster chuna
Best tank mates for Sparkling Gourami
Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.
Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
Chili Rasbora
Boraras brigittae
Kuhli Loach
Pangio kuhlii
Neon tetra
Paracheirodon innesi