Giant gourami
Osphronemus goramy · Osphronemidae
Also known as Osphronemus
Advanced
Grows to 60 cm and lives for decades — a food fish, not a community fish.
In short: A giant gourami needs at least 1500 L (396 US gal), water at 24–30 °C (75–86 °F) and pH 6.5–8. It is semi-aggressive, usually kept singly, and rated advanced to keep.
- Minimum tank
- 1500 L (396 US gal)
- Temperature
- 24–30 °C (75–86 °F)
- pH
- 6.5–8
- Adult size
- 60 cm (23.6 in)
- Group size
- 1+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 1500 L (396 US gal)
- Temperature
- 24–30 °C (75–86 °F)
- pH
- 6.5–8
- Hardness
- 5–25 dGH
- Lifespan
- 15–25 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — pellets, greens, fruit, occasional protein.
- Care level
- Advanced
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Southeast Asia
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Large slow rivers and lakes
- Natural conditions
- Pond-scale volume with heavy filtration and a secure lid.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Minimum group
- 1 fish
- Swims
- All levels
- Good tank mates
- Large catfishBig cichlids in enormous systems
- Avoid
- Any normal aquariumSmall tank mates
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Advanced
- Sexing
- Males develop a pronounced forehead.
- Notes
- Builds a large nest in ponds.
- Common ailments
- Nitrate stressInjury against tank walls
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