Can Three Spot Gourami Live With Sterbai Corydoras?
⚠️Caution
Three Spot Gourami and Sterbai Corydoras may coexist with careful monitoring, adequate space, and hiding spots.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Three Spot Gourami | Sterbai Corydoras | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 75–82°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–8 | 6–7.5 | 6–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive | peaceful | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 6" | 2.5" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 20 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Three Spot Gourami + Sterbai Corydoras
To keep Three Spot Gourami and Sterbai Corydoras together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Sterbai Corydoras should be kept in a school of 6+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Three Spot Gourami
Trichopodus trichopterus
beginnersemi-aggressive20+ gal
The Three Spot Gourami (Trichopodus trichopterus) is a beginner-level freshwater fish growing to 6 inches. Semi-aggressive temperament, minimum 20 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Sterbai Corydoras
Corydoras sterbai
beginnerpeaceful20+ gal
The Sterbai Corydoras (Corydoras sterbai) is a beginner-level freshwater fish growing to 2.5 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 20 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Three Spot Gourami:
For Sterbai Corydoras:
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