Compatibility
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora × Sparkling Gourami Compatibility
Compatibility calculated based on predation risk, behaviour profile, and water-parameter overlap.
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora and Sparkling Gourami are not recommended together in most community setups, but water-parameter overlap should be checked carefully.
TemperatureC
pHC
HardnessA
FlowA
PredationA
BehaviourA
Not recommendedC
Envrionmental Factors
Temperature overlap
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora: 21.0–25.0 °C
Sparkling Gourami: 25.0–28.0 °C
Shared window: 25.0–25.0°C.
pH overlap
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora: 7.0–7.8
Sparkling Gourami: 6.0–7.0
Shared window: 7.0–7.0.
Hardness overlap
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora: Medium → Hard
Sparkling Gourami: Soft → Hard
Shared hardness bands: 2 (overlap ratio 100%).
Flow match
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora: Medium
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 | Emerald Dwarf Rasbora | Sparkling Gourami |
|---|---|---|
| Adult size | 2.5 cm | 4.0 cm |
| Temperature | 21.0–25.0 °C | 25.0–28.0 °C |
| pH | 7.0–7.8 | 6.0–7.0 |
| Hardness | Medium → Hard | Soft → Hard |
| Flow | Medium | Low |
| Locations | Lake Inle, Myanmar | Indonesia, Laos +1 moreThailand |
Geographic overlap (supporting signal)
No recorded overlap in our dataset.
Best tank mates for Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.
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Best tank mates for Sparkling Gourami
Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.
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