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Current Category Gouramis & Anabantids
Gouramies and Anabantids include some of the most colourful of freshwater aquarium fishes. Most types are hardy, peaceful and very easy to care for. They also have an active and decorative manner, all this making them popular sellers. These fishes are also known as Labyrinth fish. They regularly rise to the surface to take a gulp of air and can gradually absorb the oxygen from it by means of an extra breathing organ called the labyrinth organ. This allows them to survive in waters with low oxygen levels, such as in very warm swampy areas. Many Gouramies also have long thin pelvic fins that are efficiently used as feelers.
Most Gouramies are not fussy about water conditions, as long as extremes are avoided; they also have good appetites and will eat a wide variety of foods. They are ideal fish for tropical community aquariums. Paradise fish are just as easy to look after and have a wide temperature tolerance, able to survive temperatures down to 8 C and even lower. They can be kept in heated or unheated aquaria, goldfish bowls and outdoor ponds, but they sometimes can be quarrelsome to other tank mates.
Gouramies and Anabantids are egglayers, the males of most species construct a bubble nest at the water surface, usually amongst floating plants. During spawning the eggs are placed in the nest, the male then tending and guarding the eggs until they hatch and become free swimming. Breeding can readily occur in the retailer’s aquarium or in the home aquarium, particularly when plenty of water plants are present at the surface and when the aquarium is not heavily stocked.
| BLUE GOURAMI (THREE SPOT) 5CM |
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The Three Spot Gourami (the third spot being the eye) is probably the hardiest of the commonly kept gouramies. They are not fussy about water conditions or diet, even happily tolerating slightly cooler temperatures (18-20 C). Both sexes are very similar in appearance; mature males have longer more pointed dorsal fins. Alternatively known as the Blue Gourami, it is very easy to care for and grows to 10-12cm. Several different coloured aquarium strains are available, all quite popular sellers. |
| BLUE GOURAMI (THREE SPOT) 7CM |
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The Three Spot Gourami (the third spot being the eye) is probably the hardiest of the commonly kept gouramies. They are not fussy about water conditions or diet, even happily tolerating slightly cooler temperatures (18-20 C). Both sexes are very similar in appearance; mature males have longer more pointed dorsal fins. Alternatively known as the Blue Gourami, it is very easy to care for and grows to 10-12cm. Several different coloured aquarium strains are available, all quite popular sellers. |
| MALE CORAL BLUE DWARF GOURAMI 4.5CM |
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The vivid colours of the Dwarf Gourami male are among the brightest of freshwater fishes. An ideal community fish, they are extremely popular. A number of colourful variations have been developed including the beautiful Coral Blue Dwarf Gourami, with its iridescent light blue colour. Males grow to about 6cm. |
| MALE DWARF GOURAMI 4.5CM |
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The vivid colours of the Dwarf Gourami male are among the brightest of freshwater fishes. An ideal community fish, they are extremely popular. The wild form has also been developed into a number of colourful variations, adding to the appeal of this lovely fish. Native to northern India, males grow to about 6cm. |
| MALE FLAME DWARF GOURAMI 4.5CM |
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The vivid colours of the Dwarf Gourami male are among the brightest of freshwater fishes. An ideal community fish, they are extremely popular. A number of colourful variations have been developed including the beautiful Flame Dwarf Gourami, with its vivid red body and neon blue dorsal fin. Males grow to about 6cm. |
| MALE NEON DWARF GOURAMI 4.5CM |
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The vivid colours of the Dwarf Gourami male are among the brightest of freshwater fishes. An ideal community fish, they are extremely popular. A number of colourful variations have been developed including the Glowlight Dwarf Gourami, with its striped body with enchanced iridescence. Males grow to about 6cm. |
| HONEY DWARF GOURAMI 3.5CM |
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This small gourami is an excellent fish for well-planted aquariums, providing a showy display amongst the plants. At first rather plain looking, the males soon transform into a rich honey colour with a gold dorsal fin and black throat. Very hardy, they are best kept in a small group with similar sized fish such as tetras, they can be shy if kept with much larger tankmates. Native to northern India, maximum size is about 4.5cm. |
| GOLD HONEY DWARF GOURAMI 2.5CM |
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A yellow-gold strain of the old favourite the Honey Dwarf Gourami, this is an excellent fish for well-planted aquariums, providing a showy display amongst the plants. Very hardy, they are best kept in a small group with similar sized fish such as tetras, they can be shy if kept with much larger tankmates. Maximum size is about 4.5cm. |
| CHOCOLATE GOURAMI 3.5CM |
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One of the most challenging gouramies to keep and breed, the Chocolate Gourami prefers warm, soft slightly acidic water, and benefits from the addition of "blackwater extracts" (eg. Amazon Water Conditioner.) They will eat some dry foods, but prefer live or frozen foods. A very beautiful fish with rich chocolate markings, they are best kept with other gentle species such as Harlequin Rasbora. A mouthbrooder, the female incubates the eggs until they are free swimming. Maximum size is about 5cm. |
| GOLD GOURAMI 5CM |
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The Gold Gourami is a very nice golden-yellow aquarium strain of the Three Spot Gourami. One of the hardiest of the gouramis, it is not fussy about water conditions or diet, even tolerating slightly cooler temperatures (18-20 C). It is very easy to care for and is a popular seller. Both sexes are very similar in appearance; mature males have longer more pointed dorsal fins. Maximum size is 10-12cm. |
| GOLD GOURAMI 7CM |
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The Gold Gourami is a very nice golden-yellow aquarium strain of the Three Spot Gourami. One of the hardiest of the gouramis, it is not fussy about water conditions or diet, even tolerating slightly cooler temperatures (18-20 C). It is very easy to care for and is a popular seller. Both sexes are very similar in appearance; mature males have longer more pointed dorsal fins. Maximum size is 10-12cm. |
| GOLD GOURAMI 10CM |
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The Gold Gourami is a very nice golden-yellow aquarium strain of the Three Spot Gourami. One of the hardiest of the gouramis, it is not fussy about water conditions or diet, even tolerating slightly cooler temperatures (18-20 C). It is very easy to care for and is a popular seller. Both sexes are very similar in appearance; mature males have longer more pointed dorsal fins. Maximum size is 10-12cm. |
| KISSING GOURAMI 4CM |
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Kissing Gouramies are a popular seller, with their pink-white bodies and strange habit of sometimes "kissing" each other (actually a territorial dispute). Very hardy, they accept most water conditions and have healthy appetites - they should receive at least 2-3 daily feeds and will also graze on algae. In nature they grow to 25-30cm, but in the aquarium they remain smaller, often less than 15cm. |
| MOONLIGHT GOURAMI 5CM |
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One of the larger gouramies, this species has a very peaceful nature and is a very good community fish. Both sexes are virtually identical with a lovely moonlight sheen; mature males have red "feelers" and become slightly more colourful. It is not fussy about water conditions and readily eats most fish foods. Maximum size is about 15cm. |
| MOONLIGHT GOURAMI 10CM |
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One of the larger gouramies, this species has a very peaceful nature and is a very good community fish. Both sexes are virtually identical with a lovely moonlight sheen; mature males have red "feelers" and become slightly more colourful. It is not fussy about water conditions and readily eats most fish foods. Maximum size is about 15cm. |
| OPALINE GOURAMI 5CM |
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The Opaline Gourami is a very nice aquarium strain of the Three Spot Gourami, with variable light and dark blue marbling. One of the hardiest of the gouramies, they are not fussy about water conditions or diet, even tolerating slightly cooler temperatures (18-20 C). Both sexes are very similar in appearance; mature males have longer more pointed dorsal fins. Maximum size is 10-12cm. |
| OPALINE GOURAMI 7CM |
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The Opaline Gourami is a very nice aquarium strain of the Three Spot Gourami, with variable light and dark blue marbling. One of the hardiest of the gouramies, they are not fussy about water conditions or diet, even tolerating slightly cooler temperatures (18-20 C). Both sexes are very similar in appearance; mature males have longer more pointed dorsal fins. Maximum size is 10-12cm. |
| OPALINE GOURAMI 10CM |
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The Opaline Gourami is a very nice aquarium strain of the Three Spot Gourami, with variable light and dark blue marbling. One of the hardiest of the gouramies, they are not fussy about water conditions or diet, even tolerating slightly cooler temperatures (18-20 C). Both sexes are very similar in appearance; mature males have longer more pointed dorsal fins. Maximum size is 10-12cm. |
| PEARL GOURAMI 5CM |
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This is a very popular community fish, graceful in appearance, with a peaceful nature and lovely colour pattern. Both sexes look very similar at first, the males developing longer fins and brighter colours at around 6cm+. Best kept in a planted aquarium with other peaceful species, they can be shy if kept with boisterous types. Pearl Gouramies grow to 10-12cm. |
| PEARL GOURAMI 7CM |
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This is a very popular community fish, graceful in appearance, with a peaceful nature and lovely colour pattern. Both sexes look very similar at first, the males developing longer fins and brighter colours at around 6cm+. Best kept in a planted aquarium with other peaceful species, they can be shy if kept with boisterous types. Pearl Gouramies grow to 10-12cm. |
| PLATINUM GOURAMI 7CM |
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The Platinum Gourami is an aquarium strain of the Three Spot Gourami, very similar in appearance to the popular Gold Gourami, except in a lovely platinum-white version. One of the hardiest of the gouramies, they are not fussy about water conditions or diet, even tolerating slightly cooler temperatures (18-20 C). Both sexes are very similar in appearance; mature males have longer more pointed dorsal fins. Maximum size is 10-12cm. |
| SPARKLING GOURAMI 3CM |
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Due to their peaceful nature, Sparkling Gourami should be kept in well-planted aquaria containing equally peaceful fish. A small but beautifully marked species, maximum size is only 3-3.5cm. |
| STRIPED GOURAMI 5CM |
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A larger cousin of the Dwarf Gourami, the Striped Gourami is native to India and grows to 10cm. This is a hardy species, not fussy about water conditions or diet. Both sexes have broad slanted stripes, the males becoming more colourful as they mature. |
| ORANGE THICKLIP GOURAMI 6CM |
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An aquarium bred strain, the Orange Thicklip Gourami is a nice variation to the wild form, with no body striping; instead having a nice gold-orange-brown colouration. Maximum size is 8-9cm, females remain slightly smaller and slightly paler in appearance. |
| PARADISE FISH 4CM |
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This is a very adaptable fish: able to be kept in unheated or heated aquaria, and in outdoor ponds. Can sometimes be aggressive towards tankmates such as fancy goldfish, but this varies with individual fish. The Paradise Fish has been popular as an aquarium fish since the 1860's, and a number of different aquarium varieties now exist. Males grow to about 7-8cm and the females remain slightly smaller. In nature, Paradise Fish are found from Korea, southwards to Vietnam. |
| ALBINO PARADISE FISH 4CM |
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This is a very adaptable fish: able to be kept in unheated or heated aquaria, and in outdoor ponds. Can sometimes be aggressvie towards tankmates such as fancy goldfish, but this varies with individual fish. The albino form has very nice red stripes contrasting against its background colour. Males grow to about 7-8cm and the females remain slightly smaller. |
| APRICOT PARADISE FISH 4CM |
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This is a very adaptable fish: able to be kept in unheated or heated aquaria, and in outdoor ponds. Can sometimes be aggressive towards tankmates such as fancy goldfish, but this varies with individual fish. The Apricot form develops a rich solid apricot or orange-red colour, reminiscent of the Flame Dwarf Gourami. It is something of an enigma, as this strain is not well known outside of Australia. Males grow to about 7-8cm and the females remain slightly smaller. |
| BLACK PARADISE FISH 4CM |
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Despite being known to the aquarium hobby for over 70 years, until recently the Black Paradise Fish was considered a very rare aquarium fish. Luckily, nowadays we have good supply of this interesting species. Native to Vietnam, it prefers tropical temperatures and is not cold tolerant like other Paradise Fish. It also has a more peaceful temperament. Mature fish are dark grey to black, with very impressive dark lace-like fins. Males grow to about 10cm, the females to about 8cm. |
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