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Paradise Gourami

2.5″ | Single | 20 gal

PH 6-8| Aggressive

Macropodus opercularis

Characteristics:

Max Size: 2.5″

Care Level: Intermediate

Behavior: Aggressive

Dwelling: Top of Tank

Diet: Omnivore

Water Movement: Slow Moving

Parameters

Temperature: 72 – 82

PH: 6 – 8

dGH: 5 – 15

dKH: 2 – 8

Tank Size: 20 gal

Grouping: 1, or 6+

Tank Mates

Peaceful fish and tankmates that are larger in size.  Smaller nano fish will get bullied and 2 males in the same tank will fight.  Avoid other gouramis, bettas and long fin fish.

Notes

Also known as Paradise Fish or Blue Paradise Gourami, this nano size fish pack a punch when it comes to vivid colors and attractiveness.  Color variations include silver-orange and blue bodies with wide, vertical iridescent stripes.  Their tail is dramatically shaped like a half moon and for a smaller gourami species they are very aggressive.  Keep as a single feature fish, or as a male & female pair.  When in groups, keep 1 male to every 3 female ratio.

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ImageParadise gourami fish (Macropodus opercularis).Red honey gourami fish (Trichogaster chuna).Three-spot gourami fish (Trichopodus trichopterus).N class endlers fish (Poecilia wingei).Blue star endler fish (Poecilia wingei).Blue gourami fish (Trichopodus trichopterus).
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Description

2.5" | Single | 20 gal

PH 6-8| Aggressive

2.5" | Single | 10 gal

PH 6-7.5 | Peaceful

5" | Single | 30 gal

PH 6-7.5 | Peaceful

1.75" | 6 or more | 10 gal

PH 6.8-8 | Peaceful

1.75" | 6 or more | 10 gal

PH 6.8-8 | Peaceful

5.5" | Single | 30 gal

PH 6-7.5 | Peaceful

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Macropodus opercularis

Characteristics:

Max Size: 2.5″

Care Level: Intermediate

Behavior: Aggressive

Dwelling: Top of Tank

Diet: Omnivore

Water Movement: Slow Moving

Parameters

Temperature: 72 – 82

PH: 6 - 8

dGH: 5 - 15

dKH: 2 – 8

Tank Size: 20 gal

Grouping: 1, or 6+

Tank Mates

Peaceful fish and tankmates that are larger in size.  Smaller nano fish will get bullied and 2 males in the same tank will fight.  Avoid other gouramis, bettas and long fin fish.

Notes

Also known as Paradise Fish or Blue Paradise Gourami, this nano size fish pack a punch when it comes to vivid colors and attractiveness.  Color variations include silver-orange and blue bodies with wide, vertical iridescent stripes.  Their tail is dramatically shaped like a half moon and for a smaller gourami species they are very aggressive.  Keep as a single feature fish, or as a male & female pair.  When in groups, keep 1 male to every 3 female ratio.

Trichogaster colisa

Characteristics:

Max Size: 2.5″

Care Level: Easy

Behavior: Peaceful

Dwelling: Middle to Top of tank

Diet: Omnivore

Water Movement: Slow Moving

Parameters

Temperature: 72 – 82

PH: 6 - 7.5

dGH: 4 - 15

dKH: 3 – 8

Tank Size: 10 gal

Grouping: 1, or 6+

Tank Mates

Most nano community fish like Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Guppies

Bottom feeders like loaches, corydoras, otocinclus, snails.  Adult shrimp OK, but smaller shrimp or fry can become snacks.

Notes

Red Honey Gouramis are a color variation of the Honey Gourami. They can still have a yellow body with more Red hues which translates to their fins and tail.Keep as a single feature fish, or as a male & female pair.

They're generally peaceful community fish but can become semi-aggressive towards each other, especially males.  When in groups, keep 1 male to every 2-3 female ratio.

Trichopodus trichopterus var. Three-Spot

Characteristics:

Max Size: 5″

Care Level: Intermediate

Behavior: Peaceful

Dwelling: Middle to Top of tank

Diet: Omnivore

Water Movement: Slow Moving

Parameters

Temperature: 72 – 82

PH: 6 - 7.5

dGH: 4 - 15

dKH: 3 – 8

Tank Size: 30 gal

Grouping: 1, or 6+

Tank Mates

Larger nano community fish like large tetras, rasboras, peaceful barbs, Tinfoil Barbs that dwell at the middle of the tank

Slightly smaller or equal in size fish such as dwarf cichlids, German Blue Rams, Apistogramma Larger bottom feeders like loaches, corydoras, Siamese Algae Eaters Avoid fin nipping fish

Notes

Three-Spot Gouramis are recognized by the two spots on their body and the 3rd suggestive spot being their eye.  They're a color variation from the same Trichopodus trichopterus species as the Opaline Gourami, Blue Gourami, Gold Gourami and Lavendar Gourami.

Keep as a single feature fish, or as a male & female pair.  They're generally peaceful community fish but can become semi-aggressive towards each other, especially males.  When in groups, keep 1 male to every 3 female ratio.

Poecilia wingei

Characteristics:

Max Size: 1.75″

Care Level: Easy

Behavior: Peaceful

Dwelling: Top of tank

Diet: Omnivore

Water Movement: Slow Moving

Parameters

Temperature: 68 – 82

PH: 6.8 – 8

dGH: 8 – 20

dKH: 4 – 8

Tank Size: 10 gal

Grouping: 6 or more

Tank Mates

Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Hatchetfish, Guppies, Mollies, Dwarf Gourami, Angelfish, Plecors, Loaches and Otocinclus

Notes

Endlers are unique with distinctive color splotches and markings.  Similar to guppies, Endlers are also relatively hardy and popular fish. Many beginners keep them with great success.

Breeding

They generally breed in warmer waters.  They can also reproduce with guppies, so be careful with mixing because they will become hybrids and may lose their distinctive colors and patterns.  Keep a ratio of 1:2, male : female.

Poecilia wingei

Characteristics:

Max Size: 1.75″

Care Level: Easy

Behavior: Peaceful

Dwelling: Top of tank

Diet: Omnivore

Water Movement: Slow Moving

Parameters

Temperature: 68 – 82

PH: 6.8 – 8

dGH: 8 – 20

dKH: 4 – 8

Tank Size: 10 gal

Grouping: 6 or more

Tank Mates

Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Hatchetfish, Guppies, Mollies, Dwarf Gourami, Angelfish, Plecors, Loaches and Otocinclus

Notes

Endlers are unique with distinctive color splotches and markings.  Similar to guppies, Endlers are also relatively hardy and popular fish. Many beginners keep them with great success.

Breeding

They generally breed in warmer waters.  They can also reproduce with guppies, so be careful with mixing because they will become hybrids.  Keep a ratio of 1:2, male : female.

Trichopodus trichopterus var. Blue

Characteristics:

Max Size: 5.5″

Care Level: Intermediate

Behavior: Peaceful

Dwelling: Middle to Top of tank

Diet: Omnivore

Water Movement: Slow Moving

Parameters

Temperature: 72 – 82

PH: 6 - 7.5

dGH: 4 - 15

dKH: 3 – 8

Tank Size: 30 gal

Grouping: 1, or 6+

Tank Mates

Larger nano community fish like large tetras, rasboras, peaceful barbs, Tinfoil Barbs that dwell at the middle of the tank

Slightly smaller or equal in size fish such as dwarf cichlids, German Blue Rams, Apistogramma Larger bottom feeders like loaches, corydoras, Siamese Algae Eaters Avoid fin nipping fish

Notes

Blue Gouramis are a cross between Three-Spot and Opaline Gouramis and recognized by their light blue color and soft marbled body patterns.  They're a color variation from the same Trichopodus trichopterus species as the Three-Spot Gourami, Opaline Gourami, Gold Gourami and Lavendar Gourami.

Keep as a single feature fish, or as a male & female pair.  They're generally peaceful community fish but can become semi-aggressive towards each other, especially males.  When in groups, keep 1 male to every 3 female ratio.

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