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Honey Gourami (Trichogaster chuna) (Colisa chuna)
General- A very pretty, and shy gouramis that is suitalbe for smaller tanks.
Grows to: 2"
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: Provide plenty of swimming room as well as some bushy plants for hiding. They prefer thick vegetation. 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 and warm water. Minimum tank size is about 8 gallons. They like warm water. (Temperature- 75-85), (pH 6.0-7.5)
Tank mates: They are shy and peaceful fish that should be kept with other slow moving, peaceful fish such as non-fin nipping tetras or barbs. Feeding: They will accept a variety of foods. Feed flakes, along with blood worms, brine shrimp and frozen foods. Honey gouramis will show their best color after you have owned it for a few months and have given them a good diet. They are an omnivore.
Natural Habitat: India & Bangledesh. Fish sold at Elmer's are domestically raised.
Males and Females: Males are more colorful and have a longer and more pointed dorsal fin as commonly seen in gouramis. Females have a shorter, more rounded dorsal fin.
Color Varieties: Flame Honey Gourami, Honey Sunset Gourami
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