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 | 35 | 54% |
| territory | 17 | 26% |
| temperature | 16 | 25% |
| breeding aggression | 15 | 23% |
| aggression | 12 | 18% |
| fin nipping | 5 | 8% |
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 | 30 |
| Workable | 21 |
| Forced compromise — neither animal is where it wants to be | 7 |
| One animal at the edge of its range | 6 |
| Narrow — little margin | 1 |
Every assessed pairing
Grouped by verdict, worst first.
Incompatible (30)
Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm.
- with American flagfish4 concerns
- with Black ruby barb1 concern
- with Bloodfin tetra2 concerns
- with Bronze corydoras1 concern
- with Cardinal tetra2 concerns
- with Celestial pearl danio2 concerns
- with Cherry barb1 concern
- with Chili rasbora2 concerns
- with Dwarf gourami4 concerns
- with Ember tetra1 concern
- 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 Rummy-nose tetra1 concern
- with Serpae tetra1 concern
- with Siamese fighting fish5 concerns
- with Tiger barb1 concern
- with White Cloud Mountain minnow2 concerns
- with Zebra danio2 concerns
Poor match (13)
Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around.
- with Amano shrimp2 concerns
- with Angelfish4 concerns
- with Bolivian ram2 concerns
- with Cherry shrimp2 concerns
- with Discus3 concerns
- with Electric yellow cichlid3 concerns
- with Ghost shrimp2 concerns
- with Golden wonder killifish1 concern
- with Goldfish1 concern
- with Kribensis3 concerns
- with Kuhli loach1 concern
- with Pearl gourami2 concerns
- with Upside-down catfish1 concern
Conditional (11)
Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met.
Generally compatible (8)
Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below.
Compatible (3)
Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected.
Verdict distribution
| Verdict | Pairings | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Incompatible | 30 | Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm. |
| Poor match | 13 | Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around. |
| Conditional | 11 | Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met. |
| Generally compatible | 8 | Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below. |
| Compatible | 3 | Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected. |