Lavender Gourami

Introduction

Difficulty – Beginner
Personality:Semi-aggressive
Latin Name: Trichogaster trichopterus
Common Names:Lavender Gourami
Adult full size: 6
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
Water Parameters: Neutral
Safe for Planted Tanks: Yes
Foods: will accept all type of foods, best to mix flakes, pellets and freeze dried; Bloodworms are favorites

LavenderGourami are actually color variations of the same species. They originate from South East Asia, and are labyrinth fish (breathe air directly); make sure to leave some airspace between water and tank hood. As they grow older they can become territorial, so housing more than one requires a bigger aquarium; they cannot ever be mixed with smaller (dwarf) gourami varieties. Otherwise they are fairly compatible with common varieties of tetras, rainbows, smaller cichlids, barbs & cory cats. They are quite hardy and are not picky eaters. Please read our LIVESTOCK SHIPPING POLICY carefully before placing your order.