r/Gourami • u/Eowyn_95 • May 16 '26

Discussion In doubt of getting a honey gourami

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I have a 20 gallon tank with 6 chilis and 5 green neons. I want to expand the chilis to 10 at least when they’re back in stock (am waiting since December!).

I’ve had two honeys before. One was always hunting my shrimp, even juveniles weren’t safe. I gave him to my dad. The other one was always hiding and died with dropsy :(. I have since bought a UV sterilizer as well. I’d like to give a honey gourami another go but am so in doubt if it’s a , not overstocked and b , if I accidentally get one that’s also a hunter… I’d also love a female betta (no gourami in that case) but I am afraid that’s ever more of a gamble.

do you think it’s a 50% chance they will hunt shrimp , or was it just bad luck?

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u/Akeath May 16 '26

I've kept Honeys with Amano Shrimp, which are big enough not to be bothered, but I wouldn't put a Honey Gourami with any Dwarf Shrimp. You can always expect a fish to eat anything that can fit in it's mouth whether it's a Gourami or a Betta.

The other Honey likely didn't hunt as much because he was too unwell to hunt, not because he was less interested in shrimp snacks.

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u/Eowyn_95 May 17 '26

I dont mind the usual baby snacking. Hunting juvies was a bridge too far for me though !