Blue/Three-spot Gourami
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| Common name | Blue gourami, Two/Three-spot gourami, Opaline gourami, Gold gourami, etc. |
| Scientific name | Trichogaster trichopterus |
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| Size | Up to 6" (15cm), but usually smaller. |
| Origin | S.E. Asia |
| Tank setup | Planted tank with gentle circulation and some floating plants |
| Compatibility | Can be territorial with other gouramies, and sometimes with other tankmates. |
| Temperature | 22-28oC (72-82oF) |
| Water chemistry | Not critical: soft to medium hard, pH 6.0-8.5 |
| Feeding | Omnivorous, most foods accepted |
| Sexing | Males have a pointed dorsal fin. |
| Breeding | Bubble nest builder. Pairs may become aggressive towards tankmates when spawning.
Generally easy to breed. Remove female after spawning, as the male will guard the bubble-nest and fry. |
| Comments |
This is a hardy fish which will tolerate a range of conditions. They have been bred in several colour forms, hence the
multitude of common names.
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