Our Guide To Keeping Honey Gourami Fish

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Trichogaster chuna
   • Common name: Honey Gourami
   • Family: Osphronemidae
   • Origin: South Asia (India, Bangladesh)
   • Adult length: 5 to 6 cm
   • Lifespan: 4 to 5 years

2. Tank Setup:

   • Honey Gouramis prefer heavily planted tanks with plenty of hiding spots. Include floating plants like Indian Fern to diffuse lighting.
   • Provide areas of still water as they enjoy slower currents.

3. Water Parameters:

   • Maintain slightly acidic to neutral water with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5.
   • Keep the water temperature between 24 to 28°C (75 to 82°F).

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • A gentle filtration system with minimal water flow is suitable.

5. Diet:

   • Offer a varied diet including high-quality flakes, pellets, and live or frozen foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.
   • Supplement their diet with vegetable matter like blanched spinach or cucumber slices.

6. Tank mates:

   • Honey Gouramis are peaceful and can be kept with other peaceful community fish like tetras, rasboras, and peaceful barbs.
   • Avoid keeping them with aggressive or fin-nipping species.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • Honey Gouramis are peaceful and can be kept in pairs or small groups.
   • They are labyrinth fish and will occasionally come to the surface to breathe air.