Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Honey Gourami's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Where to buy
Compare prices from SA aquarium shops listing Honey Gourami.
What Honey Gourami costs in South Africa
4 price points from 3 shops over 90 days
R75
cheapest of 2 shops today
R68med R75R82
Good priceUp 15.4% versus the previous two months
SA median R75 across 3 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Honey Gourami is one of the most peaceful and shy members of its family, making it an excellent choice for a quiet community or nano tank. Breeding males develop a stunning golden-orange body with a black underside. They are gentle fish that enjoy a heavily planted environment.
Key traits
peaceful
solitary
community
nano
easy
omnivore
Compatibility
Select a tank to see how this species fits.
Care guide
Everything you need to keep Honey Gourami healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 23–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Honey Gourami is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Honey Gourami is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Honey Gourami vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R65–85 · Average: R72
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Often kept with
Real pairwise verdicts for Honey Gourami, not a same-category guess. Always confirm adult size and your tank's specifics before buying.
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