Can Dwarf Gourami Live With Black Skirt Tetra?
Dwarf Gourami and Black Skirt Tetra are compatible. Temperature overlap 77–82°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 15 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Dwarf Gourami | Black Skirt Tetra | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 77–82°F | 70–82°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 | 10 gal | 15 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
Dwarf gouramis are stunning labyrinth fish with vibrant red and blue striped patterns. Like bettas, they can breathe atmospheric air. Males are colorful while females are silvery. They are generally peaceful but males can be territorial with each other.
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Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
Black skirt tetras (also sold as black widow tetras) are hardy, easy-to-care-for schooling fish with a distinctive flowing black anal fin that gives them their name. They come in natural silver-and-black and various dyed/modified versions (GloFish). The natural form is the healthiest choice. They can be mild fin nippers in small groups but are generally well-behaved community fish.
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