Can Ember Tetra Live With Honey Gourami?
✅Compatible
Ember Tetra and Honey Gourami are compatible. Temperature overlap 74–82°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 10 gallon tank.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Ember Tetra | Honey Gourami | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–84°F | 72–82°F | 74–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 5.5–7 | 6–7.5 | 6–7 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 0.8" | 2" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 5 gal | 11 gal | 10 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Ember Tetra + Honey Gourami
To keep Ember Tetra and Honey Gourami together, you need at minimum a 10 gallon tank. Ember Tetra should be kept in a school of 8+. Honey Gourami should be kept in a school of 6+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
beginnerpeaceful5+ gal
The Ember Tetra (Hyphessobrycon amandae) is a beginner freshwater species known for its orange-red coloration. Tiny. Mid.
Full care guide →Honey Gourami
Trichogaster chuna
beginnerpeaceful11+ gal
The Honey Gourami (Trichogaster chuna) is a beginner freshwater species known for its gold-honey (male), silver-tan (female) coloration. Peaceful. Top to Mid.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
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