Can Honey Gourami Live With Ocellaris Clownfish?
Incompatible pH. Honey Gourami needs 6.0–7.5, Ocellaris Clownfish needs 8.0–8.4.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Honey Gourami | Ocellaris Clownfish | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–82°F | 75–82°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 8–8.4 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | semi-aggressive | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 2" | 3.5" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 20 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Species Profiles
Honey Gourami
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).
Full care guide →Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
The ocellaris clownfish — star of Finding Nemo — is the most popular saltwater aquarium fish and one of the best choices for beginner reef keepers. Captive-bred specimens are hardy, readily available, and don't require an anemone host (though they will happily adopt one). They are one of the few marine fish that breed regularly in home aquariums.
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