Three-spot gourami

Trichogaster trichopterus

Family : Osphronemidae

FishFreshwaterlabyrinthids

Hardy and popular gourami, silvery blue with two black spots. Easy to keep.

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Popularity

Community fish

classic in freshwater aquarium

Availability

Common in shops

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

Indo-Pacific

Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Description

Three-spot gourami reaches 15 cm. Its body is oval and laterally compressed, silvery blue with two black spots (one on the flank, one at the tail base). The pelvic fins are transformed into long tactile filaments. It is a labyrinth fish, calm but can be territorial with conspecifics. It is omnivorous and accepts a wide variety of foods. Breeding involves a bubble nest.

Habitat

Region :

This gourami inhabits calm, shallow waters rich in vegetation: swamps, rice paddies, lakes. The water is often warm and low in oxygen.

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–28 °C

pH6–7.5

GH4–12 °dGH

KH2–8 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.5 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

1/5

Diet

Omnivore

Min. tank

120 L

Min. group

Adult size

15 cm

Lifespan

5 years

Temperament

Peaceful

Propagation

Mâle construit un nid de bulles. La femelle est chassée après la ponte. Le mâle garde les œufs. Éclosion en 24-36 heures.

Care notes

A minimum 120-liter aquarium for a pair. Temperature 24-28°C, pH 6.0-7.5, low to medium hardness. A planted setup with open areas and a lid (as it may jump) is recommended. Omnivorous, accepts flakes, pellets, and live food. Compatible with peaceful medium-sized fish. Avoid aggressive or very small species. Breeding is easy in a specific tank.

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