Common name | Dwarf gourami | (https://www.akvarij.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetropicaltank.co.uk%2FFishindx%2FFishpics%2Fdwfgour1.jpg&hash=ae16671c1401d7ccc1fc32a660b5bf6601ae40dc) Pair of Dwarf gouramies, with plainer silver female below a banded variety male. (https://www.akvarij.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetropicaltank.co.uk%2FFishindx%2FFishpics%2Fdwfgour2.jpg&hash=a3b3cd256929fca44476d575461492b4f5842bc9) Male, 'blood red' variety Photos taken at Wharf Aquatics (http://www.wharfaquatics.co.uk/) © Sean Evans |
Scientific name | Colisa lalia | |
Synonyms | ||
Size | 2" (5cm) | |
Origin | India | |
Tank setup | Planted tank with gentle circulation and some floating plants | |
Compatibility | Normally peaceful, but may become territorial with other gouramies or similar fish. | |
Temperature | 22-28oC (72-82oF) | |
Water chemistry | Good water quality required, soft to medium hard, pH 6.5-7.5 | |
Feeding | Omnivorous, most foods accepted, include plenty of vegetable matter. | |
Sexing | Males are generally larger, and more colourful; females tend to be silvery. | |
Breeding | Bubble nest builder. Remove female after spawning. The male will guard the eggs and fry, and should be removed when they are free swimming. | |
Comments | Best kept in pairs in a peaceful, well planted aquarium. A variety of colour forms have been produced, including 'Blood red' (pictured), 'Neon blue', etc. |
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