| Content | 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. |