Kissing gourami compatibility
Every pairing AquariumHQ has assessed for Kissing gourami, derived from stored behavioural and environmental traits. Each verdict links to the reasoning behind it — including where the evidence runs out.
The species record is on the Kissing gourami page. Any pairing not listed here can be assessed on demand with the compatibility checker.
What decides this species' pairings
Counted across every assessment above — the dimensions that actually raise concerns for this animal, rather than the ones a care sheet would list.
| Dimension | Pairings raising it | Share |
|---|---|---|
| predation | 43 | 48% |
| territory | 33 | 37% |
| breeding aggression | 27 | 30% |
| temperature | 20 | 22% |
| aggression | 15 | 17% |
| ph | 8 | 9% |
Environmental compromise
Whether a shared temperature, pH and hardness band exists is a necessary condition, not evidence that it suits both animals. This counts how good the overlap actually is.
| Overlap quality | Pairings |
|---|---|
| Comfortable for both | 40 |
| Workable | 27 |
| One animal at the edge of its range | 10 |
| Forced compromise — neither animal is where it wants to be | 9 |
| Narrow — little margin | 4 |
Every assessed pairing
Grouped by verdict, worst first.
Incompatible (37)
Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm.
- with American flagfish4 concerns
- with Black ruby barb1 concern
- with Bleeding heart tetra3 concerns
- with Bloodfin tetra2 concerns
- with Bolivian ram2 concerns
- with Bronze corydoras1 concern
- with Cardinal tetra2 concerns
- with Celestial pearl danio2 concerns
- with Cherry barb1 concern
- with Chili rasbora2 concerns
- with Clown knifefish3 concerns
- with Dwarf gourami4 concerns
- with Ember tetra1 concern
- with Firehead tetra3 concerns
- with German blue ram3 concerns
- with Guppy3 concerns
- with Harlequin rasbora1 concern
- with Honey gourami2 concerns
- with Indian glassfish1 concern
- with Iridescent shark2 concerns
- with Neon tetra1 concern
- with Otocinclus1 concern
- with Panda corydoras2 concerns
- with Pea puffer2 concerns
- with Peacock gudgeon2 concerns
- with Peppered corydoras2 concerns
- with Platy1 concern
- with Pygmy corydoras1 concern
- with Red-eye tetra1 concern
- with Redtail catfish3 concerns
- with Rummy-nose tetra1 concern
- with Serpae tetra1 concern
- with Siamese fighting fish5 concerns
- with Silver arowana4 concerns
- with Tiger barb1 concern
- with White Cloud Mountain minnow2 concerns
- with Zebra danio2 concerns
Poor match (18)
Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around.
- with Amano shrimp2 concerns
- with Angelfish4 concerns
- with Cherry shrimp2 concerns
- with Discus3 concerns
- with Electric blue hap3 concerns
- with Electric yellow cichlid3 concerns
- with Flavescent peacock3 concerns
- with Frontosa3 concerns
- with Ghost shrimp2 concerns
- with Giant gourami4 concerns
- with Golden wonder killifish1 concern
- with Goldfish1 concern
- with Kribensis3 concerns
- with Kuhli loach1 concern
- with Pearl gourami2 concerns
- with Red zebra cichlid3 concerns
- with Skunk loach2 concerns
- with Upside-down catfish1 concern
Conditional (16)
Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met.
- with Blue acara2 concerns
- with Convict cichlid2 concerns
- with Firemouth cichlid2 concerns
- with Gold nugget pleco3 concerns
- with Green terror2 concerns
- with Jack Dempsey2 concerns
- with Jewel cichlid2 concerns
- with Koi carp1 concern
- with Molly1 concern
- with Moonlight gourami3 concerns
- with Mystery snail1 concern
- with Nerite snail1 concern
- with Rope fish1 concern
- with Sailfin molly1 concern
- with Senegal bichir1 concern
- with Severum2 concerns
Generally compatible (12)
Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below.
- with Black ghost knifefish2 concerns
- with Bladder snail1 concern
- with Bristlenose pleco1 concern
- with Clown loach1 concern
- with Common pleco1 concern
- with Doctor fish3 concerns
- with Oscar2 concerns
- with Pictus catfish1 concern
- with Rainbow shark1 concern
- with Red swamp crayfish2 concerns
- with Red-tailed black shark1 concern
- with Siamese algae eater1 concern
Compatible (7)
Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected.
Verdict distribution
| Verdict | Pairings | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Incompatible | 37 | Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm. |
| Poor match | 18 | Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around. |
| Conditional | 16 | Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met. |
| Generally compatible | 12 | Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below. |
| Compatible | 7 | Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected. |