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Dwarf Gourami

I have one Dwarf Gourami in the tank. He's a solitary chap, though occasionally he'll swim close to the Clown Loach and reach out with his feelers to touch the other fish, it 'looks' like a quite friendly gesture.

He has a weird habit of grabbing a bit of food and spitting it back out again, especially Blood Worms, which he's sucks out bit by bit.

The information below is from The Tropical Tank

Common name: Dwarf gourami

Scientific name: Colisa lalia

Size: 2" (5cm)

Origin: India

Ideal Tank setup: Planted tank with gentle circulation and some floating plants

Compatibility: Normally peaceful, but may become territorial with other gouramies or similar fish.

Temperature range: 22-28oC (72-82oF)

Water chemistry: Good water quality required, soft to medium hard, pH 6.5-7.5

Feeding: Omnivorous, most foods accepted, include plenty of vegetable matter.

Sexing: Males are generally larger, and more colourful; females tend to be silvery.

Breeding: Bubble nest builder. Remove female after spawning. The male will guard the eggs and fry, and should be removed when they are free swimming.

Comments: Best kept in pairs in a peaceful, well planted aquarium. A variety of colour forms have been produced, including 'Blood red' and 'Neon blue', etc.

Back 26.03.2006.