Blue Gourami
Trichopodus trichopterus
Also sold as Three Spot / Blue Gourami.
Very hardy and adaptable. Males can be aggressive toward other males and fish with flowing fins. The blue/three-spot gourami is one of the hardiest labyrinth fish and excellent for beginners.
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Care at a glance
labyrinthType
5"Adult size
30 galMinimum tank
1+Group size
semi-aggressiveTemperament
72-82°FTemperature
6.0-8.5pH
5-20GH
omnivoreDiet
middleSwimming zone
easyCare level
YesPlant-safe
Varieties of Blue Gourami
These are colour and finnage varieties of the same species, so they need identical water and care.
Aquascape plans stocked with Blue Gourami
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