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Blue Gourami

Tropical Fish Temperament
Passive
Semi-Aggressive
Aggressive

Blue Gourami

Trichogaster

How hard are they to keep?
We would class this fish as an easy care level. They are popular among novice aquarist due to their bright blue colour and they are easy to keep and breed.
What is its maximum size?
10cm
Where are they from?
The Blue Gourami originates from Burma,Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. A sub species of the blue gourami is the Trichocaster Sumatunus, the Opaline Gourami, which has more dark mottled wavy lines and there is also a gold variation. As with other gourami it can breath in air through it’s labyrinth organ.
How many can I keep?
Best kept in a pair or a group of 1 male and 2 females.
What are the ideal water conditions?
This hardy fish will adapt to a wide range of water parameters. Ideal temperature range 24-28c and a PH of 6-8.
What do you feed them?
They are omnivores and will eat a variety of foods. Feed a varied diet of frozen, freeze dried and flake foods.
How compatible is it with other fish?
Generally peaceful, can occasionally chase other fish and will be aggressive when spawning.
How do you breed them?
It is not easy to sex young fish but as they mature males develop a longer pointed dorsal fin whereas the females dorsal fin remains round. Gouramis build bubble nests at the surface incorporating any pieces of plant available. Blue, Opaline,Gold, Moonlight and Pearl Gouramis can produce as many as 2000 fry. Feed fry on infusoria.

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