Banded Gourami tank mates
Trichogaster fasciata
6 rated pairings from the Banded Gourami care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Banded Gourami needs at least 30 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
2 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Good matches
4 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Honey Gourami
Trichogaster chuna
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful gourami species that occupies similar zones without excessive competition
Harlequin Rasbora
Trigonostigma heteromorpha
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Active, peaceful schooling fish that coexists well with semi-aggressive gouramis
Cherry Barb
Puntius titteya
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful barb that is not nippy and shares similar water parameters
Scissortail Rasbora
Rasbora trilineata
30 gal min · 5" adult · Peaceful
Fast-moving, peaceful schooling fish that avoids conflict with the gourami
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