Overview
The Dwarf Gourami is one of the most iconic centerpiece fish in the world and a staple across Australian local fish shops. Boasting a striking, compressed body decorated with brilliant, alternating diagonal stripes of electric blue and fiery red-orange, they add an instant, painting-like pop of color to any tank. They are generally peaceful, slow-moving, and well-suited for medium-sized community aquariums. Because males can occasionally be territorial toward each other, they are best kept as a single centerpiece or as a bonded male-female pair alongside gentle tank mates like tetras and corydoras.
Specifications
| Parameter |
Requirement |
| Minimum Tank Size |
57 Litres |
| Care Level |
Easy to Moderate |
| Temperament |
Peaceful (Males can be territorial to other gouramis) |
| Water Conditions |
22-28°C, pH 6.0-7.5, dGH 4-10 |
| Max. Size |
8.8 cm |
| Diet |
Omnivore |
