Species Care
ORANGE FLAME GOURAMI
Trichogaster sota
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Max Growth Size: 6-8 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful.
- Check compatibility with other species here
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 23-27 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.6-7.5
- General Hardness: Soft-Moderate
Range: South east Asia
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: Sometimes shy at first, but soon settles in. Prefers a well planted tank, also with floating plants. Popular community fish. Males have more pointed fins and are much brighter coloured.
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