Dwarf Gourami vs Rummy Nose Tetra

Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.

Dwarf GouramiRummy Nose Tetra
DifficultyBeginnerIntermediate
Adult size2-2.5 inches2 inches (5 cm)
Lifespan3-5 years5-6 years
Min tank size10 gallons20 gallons
Water temp74-80°F75-82°F
pH6.5-7.55.5-7.0
Temperamentpeacefulpeaceful schooling fish
Tank matesPeaceful community fish such as small tetras, rasboras, and corydoras.Other peaceful tetras, rasboras, corydoras catfish, and dwarf cichlids like Apistogramma.
DietOmnivorous; feed high-quality flake or pellet food daily, supplemented with live or frozen foods like brine shrimp or bloodworms 2-3 times per week.Omnivore: feed high-quality flake or micro pellets daily, supplement with frozen or live brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms 2-3 times per week.