Dwarf Gourami
General
- Geographic Origin:
- Latin Name: Trichogaster lalius
- Other Names & Variants:
- Sunset Gourami
- Red Gourami
- Flame Dwarf Gourami
- Powder Blue Dwarf Gourami
Characteristics
- Colors: Blue , Orange , Red , Silver , White
- Lifespan: 3.0 - 4.7 years
- Average Size: 3.0 inches
- Temperament: Communal
- Breeding Style: Eggs
- Substrate Preference: More research required
- Swim Zone: Top
Foods
The following foods are recommended for Dwarf Gourami.
- Bloodworms (frozen)
- Bloodworms (live)
- Brine Shrimp (frozen)
- Brine Shrimp (live)
- Flakes
- Pellets
Water Parameters
Parameters below are based on research and fish keeping experience. Note that fish bred in captivity can adjust to different water parameters over time. Local selection may differ.
- Water Flow Preference: Slow
- pH:
6.0 - 7.67
- Temperature: 72.0°F - 82.0°F
Tank Mates
Below are recommended tank mates based on characteristics, behavior and water parameters.
The Dwarf Gourami is best kept in groups of 3.
- Betta Channoides
- Bleeding Heart Tetra
- Blue Emperor Tetra
- Bristlenose Pleco
- Bronze Corydora
- Cardinal Tetra
- Chocolate Australe Killifish
- Chocolate Gourami - Vaillant
- Congo Tetra
- Daisys Rice Fish
- Dwarf Petricola Catfish
- Electric Yellow Cichlid
- Glass Catfish
- Gold Tetra
- Harlequin Rasbora
- Julii Corydorya Catfish
- Lampeye Tetra
- Otocinclus
- Peacock Gudgeon
- Pygmy Corydora
- Red Minor Tetra
- Serpae Tetra
- Sterbai Corydora