Osphronemus goramy
| Common Names: | Giant Gourami True Gourami |
| Synonyms: | Osphronemus gorami Trichopus goramy |
| Family: | Osphronemidae |
| Category: | Labyrinth_Fish |
| Distribution: | Asia; Asia. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Swamp; Swamp |
| Temperament: | Aggressive; Young fish may fight, but older fish can range from placid to temperamental. Will eat small fish. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Easy to feed, the Giant Gourami will accept almost any food. Grows quickly. Plants are an important addition to the tank. Quite hardy. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 70cm (27.6") Female: 70cm (27.6") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Surface; Middle-Surface |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | The male has longer, extended anal and dorsal fins. |
| Breeding: | Difficult due to size restrictions, but not impossible. The eggs are laid on a nest made from plants. Do not remove the parents. |
| Variants: | Golden and true albino varieties are available. |
| Comments: | Illegal for import to Australia. A few specimens that were brought here before the ban remain in the country. These fish are available in both wild coloration and a captive bred pinkish variation. Unfortunately, the pink variation is sometimes subjected to having neon pink dye injected into their flanks, creating numerous small spots. These unnatural dyes will be gradually removed by the fishes' body, and the dying process makes them more susceptible to diseases such as Lymphocystis. |
| Main Colours: | Brown, Grey |
| Markings: | Mottled |
| Mouth: | Upturned |
| Tail: | Concave |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
| Contributors: | bettachris |
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