Species Care
OPALINE GOURAMI
Trichogaster trichopterus
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Max Growth Size: 15 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful, but males may quarrel with each other.
- Check compatibility with other species here
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 20-27 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.6-7.5
- General Hardness: Soft-Moderate
Range: South East Asia (wild form)
Reproduction: Males build a bubblenest amongst plants at the surface. After spawning, the eggs are guarded by the male until the fry have hatched and are free-swimming. The fry require tiny live food such as Paramecium.
Feeding: Omnivorous. Eats all normal foods.
Additional Comments: Very popular species, selectively bred into several colour forms (blue being the original form). Prefers a well planted tank, also with some floating plants. Males develop longer dorsal and anal fins.
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