Can Royal Gramma Live With Sparkling Gourami?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Royal Gramma needs 8.1–8.4, Sparkling Gourami needs 6.0–7.5.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Royal Gramma | Sparkling Gourami | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–79°F | 77–82°F | 76–80°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 | 6–7.5 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 3.1" | 1.6" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 30 gal | 5 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
Royal Gramma
Gramma loreto
beginnerpeaceful30+ gal
The Royal Gramma (Gramma loreto) is a beginner saltwater species known for its purple (front), yellow (rear) coloration. Purple/yellow bicolor. Bottom to Mid.
Full care guide →Sparkling Gourami
Trichopsis pumila
intermediatepeaceful5+ gal
The Sparkling Gourami (Trichopsis pumila) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its brown, blue-green sparkle spots coloration. Makes audible croaking sounds. Mid.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Royal Gramma:
For Sparkling Gourami:
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