Three spot gourami
Trichopodus trichopterus · Osphronemidae
Also known as Blue gourami, Opaline gourami, Gold gourami
Beginner
A big, hardy gourami sold in blue, gold and opaline forms; males can bully in small tanks.
In short: A three spot gourami needs at least 150 L (40 US gal), water at 23–28 °C (73–82 °F) and pH 6–8. It is semi-aggressive, usually kept singly, and rated beginner to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 150 L (40 US gal)
- Temperature
- 23–28 °C (73–82 °F)
- pH
- 6–8
- Adult size
- 13 cm (5.1 in)
- Group size
- 1+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 150 L (40 US gal)
- Temperature
- 23–28 °C (73–82 °F)
- pH
- 6–8
- Hardness
- 4–25 dGH
- Lifespan
- 4–6 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — flake, pellets, frozen bloodworm, veg.
- Care level
- Beginner
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Mekong basin and Southeast Asia
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Slow, plant-choked swamps and canals
- Natural conditions
- Calm surface, floating plants, wide water tolerance.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Minimum group
- 1 fish
- Swims
- Top
- Good tank mates
- Larger tetrasCorydorasLoaches
- Avoid
- BettaDwarf gouramiLong-finned slow fish
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sexing
- Males have a long pointed dorsal fin.
- Notes
- Bubble-nest builder; male guards and can harass the female.
- Common ailments
- IchFin damage from squabbles
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