Dwarf Blue Gourami

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Daniela

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Quick Aquarium Care

· Family: Osphronemidae
· Scientific Name: Trichogaster lalius
· Origin: Farm Raised, Malaysia
· Aquarist Experience Level: Beginner
· Temperament: Peaceful
· Same species - conspecifics: It’s generally not a good idea to keep together unless breeding or in a very large tank that is heavily planted.
· Size of fish : 4 - 8 cm
· Colour Form: Blue, Clear
· Lifespan: 4 years - with proper care they could live as much as 7 years.
· Water Region: All - Particularly in the middle and top portions of the aquarium
· Social Grouping: Groups - In nature this species lives with other peaceful species.
· Plants: Safe
· Minimum Tank Size: 38 L
· Temperature: 22.2 to 27.8° C
· Water Changes: Weekly - Weekly water changes of 25% are recommended.
· Diet Type: Omnivore
· Flake Food: Yes
· Live foods : Some of Diet
· Vegetable Food: Some of Diet
· Meaty Food: Some of Diet
· Tablet / Pellet: Yes
· Feeding Frequency: Daily - Generally feed once or twice a day.
· Substrate Type: Any
· Lighing Needs: Moderate - normal lighting
· Aquarium Hardiness: Very Hardy
· Breeding Temperature: 26 - 29°
· Range ph: 6.0-8.0
· Hardness Range: 5 - 18 dGH
· Water Movement: Weak
· Peaceful fish : Safe - They do well with other small peaceful fish.
· Semi-Aggressive : Threat
· Aggressive : Threat
· Large Semi-Aggressive : Threat
· Large Aggressive, Predatory : Threat
· Slow Swimmers & Eaters : Monitor - Gouramis can be quick at feeding time. Make sure any fish that are not so quick get fed if you are keeping them with gouramis.
· Shrimps, Crabs, Snails: Safe - not aggressive
· Ease of Breeding: Moderate
· Suitable for Nano Tank: Yes
 

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