Can Sparkling Gourami Live With Flowerhorn?
❌Not Compatible
Flowerhorn Cichlid is aggressive and will likely attack or stress tank mates.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Sparkling Gourami | Flowerhorn | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 77–82°F | 75–86°F | 80–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | aggressive | Aggression risk ✗ |
| Max Size | 1.6" | 11.8" | Size mismatch ✗ |
| Min Tank Size | 5 gal | 79 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
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 →Flowerhorn
Hybrid cichlid
intermediateaggressive79+ gal
The Flowerhorn (Hybrid cichlid) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its red, orange, blue, gold (varies by strain) coloration. Man-made hybrid. Mid.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Sparkling Gourami:
For Flowerhorn:
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