
Do not keep with fish so small as to be seen as food, or that are too vigorous for these skittish fish. Ideal tankmates include other Trichogaster, Colisa, Botia, Corydoras, Barbs, Angelfish and loricariids. Males may become territorial with other males and gouramis.
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