Species · Trichopodus trichopterus

Three-spot gourami: tank size, water and tank mates

Can turn spiteful with age; FKW says it will try to eat small invertebrates.

Adult size15 cm (5.9 in)
Minimum tank30 US gal
Temperature24–27 °C (75–81 °F)
pH6–7.5
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Keep in groups ofAlone or pairs
Swimstop
Shrimp & snailsLikely to eat them

Check a tank with Three-spot gourami

Good tank mates for Three-spot gourami

These species share its temperature range and temperament, with no fin-nipping or predation risk under our rules. Still check your tank size and bioload in the checker.

African butterflyfish · Agassiz's dwarf cichlid · Angelfish · Banjo catfish · Betta (male) · Black skirt tetra · Blue acara · Bristlenose pleco · Buenos Aires tetra · Bumblebee goby · Clown pleco · Cockatoo dwarf cichlid · Congo tetra · Convict cichlid · Dwarf gourami · Firemouth cichlid · Gardneri killifish · Indian glassfish · Jewel cichlid · Kribensis · Kuhli loach · Molly · Moonlight gourami · Pea puffer

Avoid with Three-spot gourami

Amano shrimp (predation) · Assassin snail (predation) · Cherry shrimp (predation) · Common / comet goldfish (temperature) · CPO dwarf crayfish (predation) · Crystal red shrimp (predation) · Discus (temperature) · Dojo loach (temperature) · Fancy goldfish (temperature) · Ghost shrimp (predation) · Gold barb (temperature) · Malaysian trumpet snail (predation) · Medaka (temperature) · Mystery snail (predation) · Nerite snail (predation) · Paradise fish (temperature) · Ramshorn snail (predation) · Rosy barb (temperature)

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Checked 2026-11-09 · confidence: high. These are cautious community guidelines, not guarantees. Not veterinary advice. Report an error.