Compatibility
Guppy × Dwarf Gourami Compatibility
Compatibility calculated based on predation risk, behaviour profile, and water-parameter overlap.
Guppy and Dwarf Gourami can live together in a well-planted community tank, but territorial behaviour should be monitored and water-parameter overlap should be checked carefully.
TemperatureA
pHB
HardnessC
FlowA
PredationA
BehaviourB
Compatible with cautionB
Envrionmental Factors
Temperature overlap
Guppy: 20.0–28.0 °C
Dwarf Gourami: 18.0–28.0 °C
Shared window: 20.0–28.0°C.
pH overlap
Guppy: 7.0–8.0
Dwarf Gourami: 6.0–7.5
Shared window: 7.0–7.5.
Hardness overlap
Guppy: Medium → Very hard
Dwarf Gourami: Very soft → Medium
Shared hardness bands: 1 (overlap ratio 33%).
Flow match
Guppy: Medium
Dwarf 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
- - 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 | Guppy | Dwarf Gourami |
|---|---|---|
| Adult size | 5.0 cm | 8.0 cm |
| Temperature | 20.0–28.0 °C | 18.0–28.0 °C |
| pH | 7.0–8.0 | 6.0–7.5 |
| Hardness | Medium → Very hard | Very soft → Medium |
| Flow | Medium | Low |
| Locations | South America, Barbados | Bangladesh, India +1 morePakistan |
Geographic overlap (supporting signal)
No recorded overlap in our dataset.
Best tank mates for Guppy
Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.
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Platy
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Swordtail
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