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Three Spot Gourami Trichopodus trichopterus

Water: Freshwater

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Three Spot Gourami photo
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Three Spot Gourami photo
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Overview

Scientific name
Trichopodus trichopterus
Origin region
Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand)
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid-Top
Adult size (cm)
15.00
Minimum tank (L)
120
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Diet
Omnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
24.0–28.0
pH
6.00–8.00
GH (dGH)
5.0–20.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–6.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00

Habitat & environment

Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand)

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Semi-aggressive

Breeding & care

Bubble-nest builder. Male guards eggs. Fry need infusoria then baby brine shrimp.

Notes

Comes in colour forms: blue, gold, opaline. Can be territorial in smaller tanks.

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