Thick-lipped Gourami Trichogaster labiosa
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Trichogaster labiosa
Origin region
South Asia (India, Myanmar, Bangladesh)
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
Mid-Top
Adult size (cm)
9.00
Minimum tank (L)
80
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
22.0–28.0
pH
6.00–7.50
GH (dGH)
5.0–18.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–6.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00
Habitat & environment
South Asia (India, Myanmar, Bangladesh)
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Bubble-nest builder. Provide calm, well planted tanks for successful breeding.
Notes
Close relative of the Dwarf Gourami, more robust and larger with reddish colour.