Compatibility
Guppy × Sparkling Gourami Compatibility
Compatibility calculated based on predation risk, behaviour profile, and water-parameter overlap.
Guppy and Sparkling Gourami can live together in a well-planted community tank, but water-parameter overlap should be checked carefully.
TemperatureA
pHC
HardnessB
FlowA
PredationA
BehaviourA
Compatible with cautionB
Envrionmental Factors
Temperature overlap
Guppy: 20.0–28.0 °C
Sparkling Gourami: 25.0–28.0 °C
Shared window: 25.0–28.0°C.
pH overlap
Guppy: 7.0–8.0
Sparkling Gourami: 6.0–7.0
Shared window: 7.0–7.0.
Hardness overlap
Guppy: Medium → Very hard
Sparkling Gourami: Soft → Hard
Shared hardness bands: 2 (overlap ratio 67%).
Flow match
Guppy: Medium
Sparkling Gourami: Low
Flow preferences do not conflict directly (no low-vs-high clash).
Behavioural Factors
Predation risk (size ratio)
Adult size ratio: 1.25x
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 | Guppy | Sparkling Gourami |
|---|---|---|
| Adult size | 5.0 cm | 4.0 cm |
| Temperature | 20.0–28.0 °C | 25.0–28.0 °C |
| pH | 7.0–8.0 | 6.0–7.0 |
| Hardness | Medium → Very hard | Soft → Hard |
| Flow | Medium | Low |
| Locations | South America, Barbados | Indonesia, Laos +1 moreThailand |
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.
Common Molly
Poecilia sphenops
Endler's livebearer
Poecilia wingei
Platy
Xiphophorus maculatus
Swordtail
Xiphophorus hellerii
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
Hyphessobrycon amandae
Kuhli Loach
Pangio kuhlii