Compatibility
Harlequin rasbora × Honey Gourami Compatibility
Compatibility calculated based on predation risk, behaviour profile, and water-parameter overlap.
Harlequin rasbora and Honey Gourami can usually live together in a well-planted community tank.
TemperatureA
pHA
HardnessB
FlowA
PredationA
BehaviourA
Generally compatibleA
Envrionmental Factors
Temperature overlap
Harlequin rasbora: 22.0–26.0 °C
Honey Gourami: 18.0–28.0 °C
Shared window: 22.0–26.0°C.
pH overlap
Harlequin rasbora: 5.0–7.2
Honey Gourami: 6.5–7.5
Shared window: 6.5–7.2.
Hardness overlap
Harlequin rasbora: Very soft → Medium
Honey Gourami: Soft → Hard
Shared hardness bands: 2 (overlap ratio 67%).
Flow match
Harlequin rasbora: Low
Honey Gourami: Low
Flow preferences do not conflict directly (no low-vs-high clash).
Behavioural Factors
Predation risk (size ratio)
Adult size ratio: 1.00x
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 | Harlequin rasbora | Honey Gourami |
|---|---|---|
| Adult size | 5.0 cm | 5.0 cm |
| Temperature | 22.0–26.0 °C | 18.0–28.0 °C |
| pH | 5.0–7.2 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Hardness | Very soft → Medium | Soft → Hard |
| Flow | Low | Low |
| Locations | Indonesia | Manipur, India |
Geographic overlap (supporting signal)
No recorded overlap in our dataset.
Best tank mates for Harlequin rasbora
Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.
Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
Chili Rasbora
Boraras brigittae
Corydoras
Corydoras spp.
Dwarf Rasbora
Boraras maculatus
Best tank mates for Honey Gourami
Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.
Celestial Pearl Danio
Danio margaritatus
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Danio erythromicron
Kuhli Loach
Pangio kuhlii