Gold Gourami

mike777

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Hey guys, :)

Went to the lfs yesterday and saw a gold gourami and I liked it right away! I asked the guy a few questions and I got it! Anyone have some general info on these fish? (i.e how can you tell genders, behaviors, etc.) Thanks!! :)
 
The Gold Gourami is a color morph of the 3 Spot Gourami, Trichogaster trichopterus.

Here are a couple of info links:
http://species.fishindex.com/species_417tr...ue_gourami.html
http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/bluegour.htm

Some owner's opinions of this fish:
http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/gtricho2.html

One final note: If you like the color of the Gold Gourami, take a look at at the Pearl (Trichogaster leeri) next time you're at the LFS. It's just as hardy, but slightly smaller, less aggressive, and (IMHO) far more beautiful.

HTH! :thumbs:
 
Pearl gouramis are great too. i agree! Golden gouramis are lovely, but mine is a bit of a nutter, likes to do his own little mad things! Good luck with your gourami! :thumbs:
 
Thanks guys! and I do also like the Pearl Gourami my dad has a lil one growing up in a lil hex tank he has and he's going to give it to me when it gets a bit bigger :) .
 

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