Can Cardinal Tetra Live With Honey Gourami?
Cardinal Tetra and Honey Gourami are compatible. Temperature overlap 74–81°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 10 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Cardinal Tetra | Honey Gourami | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–81°F | 74–82°F | 74–81°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 4.5–7 | 6–7.5 | 6–7 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 2" | 2" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 10 gal | 10 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Cardinal Tetra + Honey Gourami
To keep Cardinal Tetra and Honey Gourami together, you need at minimum a 10 gallon tank. Cardinal Tetra should be kept in a school of 6+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
Cardinal tetras look similar to neon tetras but have a red stripe that extends the entire length of their body (vs only the back half in neons). They prefer softer, more acidic water and are slightly more delicate, but their deeper coloration makes them highly sought after.
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Trichogaster chuna
Honey gouramis are the gentlest gourami species — even more peaceful than their larger dwarf gourami relatives. Males display a warm honey-gold coloration that deepens to rich amber when breeding. At only 2 inches, they are perfect for nano community tanks. They are also significantly hardier than dwarf gouramis, which suffer from the iridovirus (DGIV).
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