Compatibility
Three Spot Gourami × Platy Compatibility
Compatibility calculated based on predation risk, behaviour profile, and water-parameter overlap.
Three Spot Gourami and Platy can live together in a well-planted community tank, but territorial behaviour should be monitored and size difference should be monitored.
TemperatureB
pHA
HardnessA
FlowA
PredationB
BehaviourB
Compatible with cautionB
Envrionmental Factors
Temperature overlap
Three Spot Gourami: 23.0–30.0 °C
Platy: 20.0–25.0 °C
Shared window: 23.0–25.0°C.
pH overlap
Three Spot Gourami: 6.0–8.0
Platy: 7.0–8.0
Shared window: 7.0–8.0.
Hardness overlap
Three Spot Gourami: Soft → Hard
Platy: Medium → Hard
Shared hardness bands: 2 (overlap ratio 100%).
Flow match
Three Spot Gourami: Low
Platy: Medium
Flow preferences do not conflict directly (no low-vs-high clash).
Behavioural Factors
Predation risk (size ratio)
Adult size ratio: 2.31x
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 | Platy |
|---|---|---|
| Adult size | 15.0 cm | 6.5 cm |
| Temperature | 23.0–30.0 °C | 20.0–25.0 °C |
| pH | 6.0–8.0 | 7.0–8.0 |
| Hardness | Soft → Hard | Medium → Hard |
| Flow | Low | Medium |
| Locations | Cambodia, Laos +2 moreThailand, Vietnam. | Central America |
Geographic overlap (supporting signal)
No recorded overlap in our dataset.
Best tank mates for Platy
Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.
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