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Honey Gourami (Trichogaster chuna)
$1199 CAD
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Honey Gourami (Trichogaster chuna)
$1199 CAD
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Honey Gourami (Trichogaster chuna)
Description
Description
Honey Gourami (Trichogaster chuna) is a peaceful, hardy, and beginner-friendly freshwater fish that thrives in well-maintained aquariums.
Size & Appearance
- Adult Size: Typically grows to about 5 cm (2 inches)
- Coloration: Males are bright orange-yellow with bluish throats and orange-rimmed fins; females are more silver-gray
Tank Requirements
- Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons for one fish. Add 10 gallons for each additional gourami to reduce territorial behavior
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Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)
- pH: 6.0–7.5
- Hardness: 4–10 dKH
- Filtration: Gentle flow preferred to mimic their natural slow-moving habitat
- Plants & Decor: Include live plants like hornwort or water wisteria, plus hiding spots. Avoid overplanting the surface to ensure access to air (they use a labyrinth organ to breathe)
Diet
- Type: Omnivore
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Food Options:
- Algae-based flakes
- Freeze-dried or frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, tubifex
- Live foods for enrichment
- Feeding Schedule: Twice daily in small portions
Behavior & Temperament
- Nature: Peaceful and shy, especially around larger or aggressive tank mates.
- Activity: Active but non-aggressive; prefers the upper half of the tank
Tank Mates
Honey Gouramis do well with similarly peaceful species. Great companions include
- Small schooling fish: Ember Tetras, Harlequin Rasboras, Neon Tetras
- Livebearers: Guppies, Mollies, Platies, Swordtails
- Bottom dwellers: Corydoras, Kuhli Loaches, Bristlenose Plecos, Otocinclus
- Other Gouramis: Sparkling Gouramis (if space allows)
Specifications
Specifications
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CategoryGouramis
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Species TypeLabyrinth Fish
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Water Temperature
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Minimum Tank Size10 Gallons
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Water pH LevelAcidic, Neutral
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Habitat PreferenceDriftwood, Hiding Spots, Planted Tanks, Sandy Tanks
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BehaviourSemi-aggressive, Community Fish
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