Compatibility
Three Spot Gourami × Cherry barb Compatibility
Compatibility calculated based on predation risk, behaviour profile, and water-parameter overlap.
Three Spot Gourami and Cherry barb can live together in a well-planted community tank, but territorial behaviour should be monitored and size difference should be monitored.
TemperatureA
pHB
HardnessA
FlowA
PredationB
BehaviourB
Data coverage note: 1 key check marked unknown.
Compatible with cautionB
Envrionmental Factors
Temperature overlap
Three Spot Gourami: 23.0–30.0 °C
Cherry barb: 22.0–27.0 °C
Shared window: 23.0–27.0°C.
pH overlap
Three Spot Gourami: 6.0–8.0
Cherry barb: -
One or both species are missing range data for this check.
Hardness overlap
Three Spot Gourami: Soft → Hard
Cherry barb: Soft → Medium
Shared hardness bands: 2 (overlap ratio 100%).
Flow match
Three Spot Gourami: Low
Cherry barb: Medium
Flow preferences do not conflict directly (no low-vs-high clash).
Behavioural Factors
Predation risk (size ratio)
Adult size ratio: 3.00x
Size gap is between 2.0x and 3.0x, so monitor for dominance and mouth-fit risk.
Behaviour risk
- - Three Spot 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 | Three Spot Gourami | Cherry barb |
|---|---|---|
| Adult size | 15.0 cm | 5.0 cm |
| Temperature | 23.0–30.0 °C | 22.0–27.0 °C |
| pH | 6.0–8.0 | - |
| Hardness | Soft → Hard | Soft → Medium |
| Flow | Low | Medium |
| Locations | Cambodia, Laos +2 moreThailand, Vietnam. | Sri Lanka |
Geographic overlap (supporting signal)
No recorded overlap in our dataset.
Best tank mates for Cherry barb
Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.
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