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Female Dwarf Gouramis
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Dwarf Gourami ( Colisa lalia)
Grows to: 2"
Hobbyist Level: A hardy fish suitable for beginners.
How Many? They are best kept as a single male with one or more females. To keep multiple males, a large enough tank should be provided so each male can establish its own territory.
Housing:0 Provide plenty of swimming room as well as some bushy plants for hiding. They prefer thick vegetation and do not like loud noises. They swim in the mid to upper region of the tank. They possess a labyrinth organ which permits them to breath air directly. They enjoy a slow water current. Minimum tank size is about 10 gallons. (Temperature- 72-82), (pH 6.0-7.5)
Tank mates:0 They are peaceful and slow moving fish that should be mixed with other small peaceful fish.
Feeding: They will accept a variety of foods. Feed flakes, along with blood worms, brine shrimp and frozen foods. They are an omnivore.
Natural Habitat: India, West Bengal, Assam, & Bangladesh. Fish sold at Elmer's are domestically raised.
Males and Females: Males have a bright orange-red body with turquoise blue vertical stripes that extend into the fins and will have a longer and more pointed dorsal fin as commonly seen in gouramis. Females have much duller coloring, being a silvery blue color and they have a shorter, more rounded dorsal fin.
Aquarium Bred Color Varieties of the Dwarf Gouramis: Powder Blue Gourami, Flame Gourami, Neon Gourami
Grows to: 2"
Hobbyist Level: A hardy fish suitable for beginners.
How Many? They are best kept as a single male with one or more females. To keep multiple males, a large enough tank should be provided so each male can establish its own territory.
Housing:0 Provide plenty of swimming room as well as some bushy plants for hiding. They prefer thick vegetation and do not like loud noises. They swim in the mid to upper region of the tank. They possess a labyrinth organ which permits them to breath air directly. They enjoy a slow water current. Minimum tank size is about 10 gallons. (Temperature- 72-82), (pH 6.0-7.5)
Tank mates:0 They are peaceful and slow moving fish that should be mixed with other small peaceful fish.
Feeding: They will accept a variety of foods. Feed flakes, along with blood worms, brine shrimp and frozen foods. They are an omnivore.
Natural Habitat: India, West Bengal, Assam, & Bangladesh. Fish sold at Elmer's are domestically raised.
Males and Females: Males have a bright orange-red body with turquoise blue vertical stripes that extend into the fins and will have a longer and more pointed dorsal fin as commonly seen in gouramis. Females have much duller coloring, being a silvery blue color and they have a shorter, more rounded dorsal fin.
Aquarium Bred Color Varieties of the Dwarf Gouramis: Powder Blue Gourami, Flame Gourami, Neon Gourami
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