Compatibility
Neon tetra × Sparkling Gourami Compatibility
Compatibility calculated based on predation risk, behaviour profile, and water-parameter overlap.
Neon tetra and Sparkling Gourami can usually live together in a well-planted community tank.
TemperatureB
pHA
HardnessB
FlowA
PredationA
BehaviourA
Generally compatibleA
Envrionmental Factors
Temperature overlap
Neon tetra: 20.0–26.0 °C
Sparkling Gourami: 25.0–28.0 °C
Shared window: 25.0–26.0°C.
pH overlap
Neon tetra: 5.5–7.5
Sparkling Gourami: 6.0–7.0
Shared window: 6.0–7.0.
Hardness overlap
Neon tetra: Very soft → Medium
Sparkling Gourami: Soft → Hard
Shared hardness bands: 2 (overlap ratio 67%).
Flow match
Neon tetra: Low
Sparkling 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 | Neon tetra | Sparkling Gourami |
|---|---|---|
| Adult size | 4.0 cm | 4.0 cm |
| Temperature | 20.0–26.0 °C | 25.0–28.0 °C |
| pH | 5.5–7.5 | 6.0–7.0 |
| Hardness | Very soft → Medium | Soft → Hard |
| Flow | Low | Low |
| Locations | South America | Indonesia, Laos +1 moreThailand |
Geographic overlap (supporting signal)
No recorded overlap in our dataset.
Best tank mates for Neon tetra
Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.
Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
Celestial Pearl Danio
Danio margaritatus
Cherry barb
Rohanella titteya
Chili Rasbora
Boraras brigittae
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