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Dwarf Gourami At a Glance
Gourami is a tropical freshwater labyrinth fish of the macropod family Osphronemids. They live in Southeast Asia. Trichogaster is named after the Latin word “trichos” which means “threads” / “trichos.” In today’s classification, a gaster had been replaced with a foot. Tactile mustaches after a loss are easily recoverable. It is a popular aquarium species. It consists of six different types. Trichogaster was named (the body has threads on the abdomen), he received the light in their pelvica’s fin, and they grew up to become long threads in water.
| Care Level: | Easy |
| Temperament: | Peaceful |
| Color: | Multicolored and variable |
| Lifespan: | ~5 years |
| Size: | 4–4.5 inches |
| Diet: | Omnivore |
| Family: | Osphronemidae |
| Minimum Tank Size: | 10 gallons |
| Tank Setup: | Freshwater, heavily planted |
| Compatibility: | Widely compatible |
Dwarf Gourami Size
How big do dwarf gouramis get?
Dwarf gouramis get to be around 3.5 inches long when they mature. However, the general range is 2 inches to 4 inches.
As a general rule, one inch of fish requires at least a gallon of water to live…
Dwarf Gourami: Essential Care Guide and Tropical Fish Profile
