Riverpark Aquatics

Honey Gourami (Trichogaster chun)

Price
£3.50 inc. VAT

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.

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