Giant gourami
Osphronemus goramy
Family : Osphronemidae
FishFreshwaterlabyrinthids
A very large gourami that can exceed 50 cm, ideal for very large aquariums or ponds.
Popularity
Community fish
classic in freshwater aquarium
Availability
Common in shopsShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
Osphronemus goramy is one of the largest labyrinth fish. It can reach 60 cm in captivity. Its body is massive, grey-brown to silvery, with robust fins. It is an intelligent and curious fish, but becomes territorial with age. It requires a huge space and powerful filtration.
Habitat
Region :
Large rivers, lakes, swamps
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature24–30 °C
pH6.5–7.5
GH5–15 °dGH
KH3–8 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L
Care
Difficulty
2/5
Diet
Omnivore
Min. tank
500 L
Min. group
1
Adult size
60 cm
Lifespan
15 years
Temperament
Paisible mais territorial en vieillissant
Propagation
Constructeur de nid de bulles
Care notes
Tank of at least 500L or pond. Soft to slightly alkaline water, very powerful filtration. Varied diet: pellets, vegetables, fruits, worms. Beware of jumping, heavy lid. Can coexist with large peaceful fish.
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