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Our Guide To Keeping Chocolate Gourami Fish
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About Fish Species:
- Scientific name: Sphaerichthys osphromenoides
- Common name: Chocolate Gourami
- Family: Osphronemidae
- Origin: Southeast Asia, specifically found in the peat swamp forests of Borneo and Sumatra
- Adult length: 5 cm
- Lifespan: 3 to 5 years
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Tank Setup:
- Chocolate Gouramis require a heavily planted aquarium with dense vegetation and subdued lighting to mimic their natural habitat.
- They prefer soft, acidic water conditions, so adding driftwood and dried leaves (such as Indian almond leaves) can help achieve these conditions.
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Water Parameters:
- Chocolate Gouramis thrive in soft, acidic water with a pH range of 4.0 to 6.0.
- Maintain a water temperature between 24 to 28°C (75 to 82°F).
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Filtration and Water Flow:
- A gentle water flow is suitable for Chocolate Gouramis, so choose a filter that provides minimal disturbance to the water surface.
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Diet:
- Chocolate Gouramis are carnivorous and prefer live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.
- Offer them a variety of high-quality flake or pellet food as well to ensure a balanced diet.
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Tank mates:
- Chocolate Gouramis are peaceful fish and should be kept with similarly sized, peaceful tank mates.
- They can be kept in a species-only tank or with other small, peaceful fish species such as small rasboras, tetras, and peaceful dwarf cichlids.
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Behavior and Compatibility:
- Chocolate Gouramis are shy and peaceful fish that prefer a calm environment.
- They may become stressed if housed with aggressive or boisterous tank mates, so choose tank mates carefully.
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