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The male's dorsal fin is pointed, while the female's is rounded or curved. [3] They carry touch-sensitive cells on their thread-like pelvic fins. [4] Dwarf gouramis sold in fish stores may also be solid colors (e.g., powder blue dwarf gourami or red flame variety) which are nothing but captive bred color morphs of the same species.
The three spot gourami (Trichopodus trichopterus), also known as the opaline gourami, blue gourami, and gold gourami, is a species of fish native to southeastern Asia, but also introduced elsewhere. [1] This gourami gets its name from the two spots along each side of its body in line with the eye, considered the third spot. [3]
Big gouramis may become territorial with fish that are colourful and a comparable size to them, however that generally depends on the individual's temperament, as some gourami will be more tolerant of tankmates than others. [9] [10] Gouramis may nip at other fish, and males should never be kept together as they will become aggressive. [8]
The thick-lipped gourami has been widely transported around the world for the aquarium fish industry. [2] It is a generally peaceful fish for a tropical community aquarium . [ 4 ] Like other Trichogaster species, it tends to be a bit shy and hides under plant life when it feels threatened. [ 5 ]
Parosphromenus is a genus of gouramies native to freshwater in Southeast Asia. [1] All species are highly specialized peat swamp inhabitants native to southeast Asia, and the males are usually brightly colored in breeding dress; however, their need for soft, acidic water and live food prohibits the genus from becoming popular aquarium fish.
The male can be left with the eggs until they hatch. The eggs hatch in 1–2 days and remain in the nest for a further 2–3 days absorbing their yolk sac. The free-swimming fry are tiny and require microscopic infusoria until they are large enough to accept newly hatched brine shrimp or dry food.
Capture (blue) and aquaculture (green) production of Giant gourami (Osphronemus goramy) in thousand tonnes from 1950 to 2022, as reported by the FAO [2] The giant gourami (Osphronemus goramy) is a species of large gourami native to freshwater habitats in Southeast Asia. [3] It has also been introduced elsewhere.
The honey gourami is generally considered to be a non-aggressive community fish, ideal for small aquaria (10 gallons and up). However like other gouramis, male honey gouramis can be aggressive towards each other. For this reason they are best kept apart, unless the tank is large enough for the males to establish territories.