Spike-Tail Licorice Gourami tank mates
Parosphromenus ornaticauda
6 rated pairings from the Spike-Tail Licorice Gourami care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Spike-Tail Licorice Gourami needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
4 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eater that shares similar water parameter requirements
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Non-aggressive, shares same water conditions, helps maintain tank cleanliness
Java Moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri
Essential plant for shelter, food source for fry, and biofilm production
Anubias Nana
Anubias barteri var. nana
Low-light plant that provides shelter and won't be uprooted by this gentle fish
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.