Can Dwarf Gourami Live With Black Skirt Tetra?
✅Compatible
Dwarf Gourami and Black Skirt Tetra are compatible. Temperature overlap 77–82°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 15 gallon tank.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Dwarf Gourami | Black Skirt Tetra | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 68–79°F | 77–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 6–7.5 | 6–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 3.5" | 3" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 11 gal | 20 gal | 15 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Dwarf Gourami + Black Skirt Tetra
To keep Dwarf Gourami and Black Skirt Tetra together, you need at minimum a 15 gallon tank. Black Skirt 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
Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
beginnerpeaceful11+ gal
The Dwarf Gourami (Trichogaster lalius) is a beginner freshwater species known for its blue-red striped (male), silver (female) coloration. Colorful. Top to Mid.
Full care guide →Black Skirt Tetra
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
beginnerpeaceful20+ gal
The Black Skirt Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) is a beginner freshwater species known for its silver, black coloration. Also called black widow tetra. Mid.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Dwarf Gourami:
For Black Skirt Tetra:
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