{"title":"Gouramis","description":"\u003cp\u003eGouramis from peaceful honeys and pearls to feature-fish giants. Labyrinth breathers that appreciate calm water and planted cover.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"golden-gourami-trichopodus-trichopterus","title":"Golden Gourami | Trichopodus trichopterus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Golden Gourami is a warm honey-gold form of the hardy Three-spot Gourami, glowing gold with faint marbling. Reaching around 15 cm, it is an easygoing, long-lived labyrinth fish that gulps air at the surface and makes a handsome, undemanding centrepiece for a roomy community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Three-spot Gourami is native to the lowland swamps, ditches, canals and slow rivers of South-East Asia, including the Mekong basin. These are warm, still, often oxygen-poor waters, which is exactly why the fish evolved its labyrinth organ to breathe air directly from the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep, laterally compressed body with long, thread-like pelvic fins that it uses to \"feel\" its surroundings. The wild form carries two dark spots on each flank (the eye making the \"third\"); this golden strain shows a soft gold to honey body with faint darker marbling. Adults reach roughly 12–15 cm, with males slimmer and longer-finned than the rounder females.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful and easygoing, though mature males can become territorial, and it may bully much smaller or long-finned tankmates. Best kept singly or as a group in a spacious tank with plants and broken sightlines to spread any squabbling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy omnivore. Feed a quality flake or pellet as the staple with frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, brine shrimp and daphnia, plus some vegetable matter or algae-based food. It will also happily pick at aquarium hydra and small pest snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the hardiest aquarium fish, tolerant of a wide range of conditions. As a labyrinth breather it must always have access to the surface, so leave a warm, humid air gap beneath a lid to protect its air-breathing organ from cold draughts. Provide gentle flow, planting and some surface cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nesting labyrinth fish and a relatively easy breeder. The male builds a floating nest of bubbles, entices the female beneath it, and then guards the eggs and fry alone. Lowering the water level and raising the temperature helps trigger spawning; remove the female after egg-laying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrichopodus trichopterus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolden Gourami (Three-spot \/ Gold Gourami)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth-East Asia (Mekong basin and surrounds)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–6 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (males can be territorial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–19 dGH (soft to hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpacious, peaceful community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, similarly sized fish such as larger tetras, rasboras, barbs, rainbowfish, peaceful catfish, loaches and other medium gouramis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery small fish and shrimp that may be eaten, long-finned slow swimmers such as fancy guppies and bettas that could be nipped, and aggressive cichlids that would harass it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232838500643,"sku":"AA1410-S","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232838533411,"sku":"AA2159","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232838566179,"sku":"AA1410","price":26.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/golden-gourami-trichopodus-t-43091540246819.webp?v=1790303881"},{"product_id":"thick-lipped-gourami-trichogaster-labiosa","title":"Thick Lipped Gourami | Trichogaster labiosa","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thick-lipped Gourami glows in warm orange-and-blue bands - a smaller, peaceful and somewhat underrated labyrinth fish. Gentle and easy-going, it's a better community choice than the popular Dwarf Gourami for keepers wanting a calm, colourful surface-dweller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to Myanmar and parts of Thailand, where it inhabits slow-flowing, densely vegetated streams, ponds and swamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elongated, laterally compressed body banded in orange-brown and blue-grey, with distinctively thickened lips (hence the name) and long, thread-like pelvic fins used to feel out its surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and sociable - a group bought together as juveniles will typically live in harmony for life, making it one of the better gouramis for a mixed community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn easy omnivore - readily takes flake, pellets, and frozen or live foods like bloodworm and daphnia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a labyrinth fish, it breathes atmospheric air at the surface, so make sure the tank has a lid with an air gap and the water surface isn't too disturbed. 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Best of all, it genuinely \"croaks\" audibly when courting or squabbling. Staying tiny at around 3–4 cm, this peaceful micro-gourami is perfect for a well-planted nano aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrichopsis pumila comes from Southeast Asia — Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and southern Laos — where it lives in sluggish, heavily vegetated waters such as ditches, marshes and rice paddies. These warm, soft, often oxygen-poor waters are why, like all gouramis, it breathes air from the surface using a labyrinth organ.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA small, elongate gourami with a pointed snout and thread-like pelvic fins. The body shimmers with rows of turquoise-to-green spangles over a brownish base, and the fins are peppered with iridescent spots and edged in red, especially in displaying males. Its large eyes often glow blue-green.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful and slightly shy, it suits a calm nano community. Males display and \"croak\" at one another but rarely do harm in a planted tank with space. Keep it with other small, gentle fish and avoid boisterous or fin-nipping species that will out-compete or intimidate it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA micro-predator and omnivore with a small mouth. Offer small, high-quality flake and micro-pellets plus frozen and live foods such as daphnia, cyclops, baby brine shrimp and micro-worm. Little-and-often feeding suits it best.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a well-planted aquarium of at least 20 L, ideally 40 L or more, with gentle filtration and calm water. Keep the temperature at 24–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and soft to neutral water. Because it breathes surface air, keep a lid with a warm, humid air gap and don't let the surface become too turbulent. Floating plants and fine-leaved cover help it feel secure. It is plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA bubble-nesting species, though some build their nest under a broad leaf or in a cave rather than at the surface. The male tends the eggs and fry. Breeding is very achievable in a quiet, planted tank with a well-conditioned pair; the tiny fry need infusoria-grade first foods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrichopsis pumila\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSparkling Gourami, Pygmy Gourami, Croaking Gourami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia (Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 3–4 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 L or larger, planted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro): small flake, micro-pellets, frozen and live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to neutral, around 3–12 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted nano and peaceful community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include small peaceful nano fish such as ember tetras, chili rasboras, pygmy corydoras, otocinclus, and dwarf shrimp in a mature planted tank.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with boisterous or large fish, fin-nippers such as tiger barbs, and anything big enough to bully or eat it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232838664483,"sku":"AA2061","price":8.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/sparkling-gourami-trichopsis-43091540967715.webp?v=1790303881"},{"product_id":"red-honey-gourami-trichogaster-chuna","title":"Red Honey Gourami | Trichogaster chuna","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Honey Gourami is a tiny, peaceful labyrinth fish that glows a warm sunset red-orange, with males colouring up beautifully once settled. Staying small at around 5cm, it's a gentle gem for a calm nano or planted community. As a labyrinth fish it gulps air at the surface, so a covered tank with a warm, humid air gap above the water is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoney Gouramis come from the slow, densely vegetated rivers, ponds and lakes of South Asia — India and Bangladesh — where the water is soft, warm and often dimly lit. They live among thick marginal plants and use their labyrinth organ to breathe atmospheric air in oxygen-poor water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small, slender gourami with a rounded profile and thread-like pelvic fins it uses to \"taste\" its surroundings. The red strain shows deep honey-red to orange colouration, most intense in dominant, breeding males; females and younger fish are paler and more silvery-tan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuinely peaceful and rather shy — one of the gentlest gouramis. It can be timid around boisterous fish, so it does best in a calm, planted community or a nano tank. Males may show mild display behaviour but rarely cause trouble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small-mouthed omnivore. Offer a quality micro-pellet or crushed flake staple with regular small frozen or live foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp and micro-worm. Variety brings out the best colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide soft to neutral, warm water in a well-planted tank with calm flow and plenty of cover. Being a labyrinth breather, it needs access to the surface and a snug lid to keep the air layer warm and humid. Stable, gentle conditions suit this delicate little fish best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nest builder. The male constructs a floating nest, often among plants, then coaxes the female beneath it to spawn and tends the eggs and fry. A separate, shallow, well-planted breeding tank with still water gives the best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrichogaster chuna (formerly Colisa chuna)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Honey Gourami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth Asia (India, Bangladesh)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (shy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–12 dGH (soft to neutral)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners, nano and planted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall, peaceful fish such as small rasboras, ember and neon tetras, pygmy Corydoras, kuhli loaches and peaceful shrimp. 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It's a large, hardy, characterful labyrinth fish that can reach around 25–30 cm, so despite its easy-going nature it needs a genuinely roomy tank. The common pink form is the one usually seen in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelostoma temminckii comes from slow, warm, densely vegetated waters across Thailand, Indonesia and the wider Southeast Asian tropics — swamps, backwaters and sluggish rivers. Like other gouramis it has a labyrinth organ and regularly gulps air from the surface to supplement its oxygen in these still, often oxygen-poor waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep, oval, laterally compressed body. The familiar aquarium strain is a soft rosy pink; a silvery-green wild form also exists. The thick, protrusible lips are lined with fine teeth used to rasp algae and biofilm and to spar with rivals. Sexes are hard to tell apart externally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful and community-friendly for its size, but the \"kissing\" contests are a genuine display of dominance and larger individuals can be pushy. Its main challenge is bulk rather than aggression — small tank mates may be intimidated or outcompeted. Give it space and calm, similarly sized companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore and constant grazer. In the wild it filters plankton and rasps algae and biofilm from surfaces. In the aquarium it takes flake, pellet, algae wafers and vegetable matter readily, plus frozen foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia. A vegetable-rich diet suits it best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide at least 200 litres, ideally 300 litres or more for an adult, with open swimming space, some robust planting and a secure lid — the warm surface air layer matters for the labyrinth organ. It is hardy and adaptable across a wide range of soft to moderately hard water, but appreciates warmth and clean conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnusually for a gourami, it builds no bubble nest and gives no parental care. Well-conditioned adults scatter huge numbers of floating eggs, often among surface plants; the eggs and fry are left to fend for themselves. Breeding is possible in a large tank but the lack of parental care means fry survival is low without intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHelostoma temminckii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKissing Gourami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia (Thailand, Indonesia and surrounds)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–10+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (semi-aggressive \"kissing\" displays)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner–Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (flake, pellet, algae wafers, vegetables, frozen foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–20 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMostly (may rasp algae and soft plants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther calm, similarly sized fish — larger barbs, rainbowfish, medium peaceful cichlids such as severums, larger tetras, and robust catfish like plecos and larger corydoras. 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Remarkably cold-tolerant, it shrugs off temperatures that would floor most tropicals. Beautiful but feisty, it is a bold centrepiece for a keeper who chooses its tankmates with care. It reaches around 10 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eMacropodus opercularis is native to East Asia — southern China, Taiwan, Vietnam and neighbouring regions — where it lives in still and slow-moving waters such as rice paddies, ditches, ponds and marshes. These warm-to-cool, oxygen-poor waters are why it, like the betta, breathes air at the surface through a labyrinth organ.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA deep-bodied gourami relative marked with alternating bands of red and blue, flowing fins and a bright operculum spot. Males are larger, more intensely coloured and carry longer, more pointed finnage than the plumper females.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandsome but genuinely feisty — males are territorial and can be aggressive towards each other and towards small or long-finned fish. Keep only one male, choose robust tankmates of similar size, and avoid slow or delicate species. It can be kept in an unheated indoor tank in many climates.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn unfussy omnivore, the Paradise Fish takes quality flake and pellet readily and relishes live and frozen foods such as bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp and mosquito larvae. A varied diet keeps its colours strong.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs a labyrinth breather it must reach the surface for air, so keep a lid with a warm air gap above the water. Remarkably adaptable, it tolerates 10–26 °C, pH 6.0–8.0 and soft to hard water, making it suitable for unheated tanks in temperate homes. A planted tank of 80 L or more with cover and broken sight lines suits it best. Generally plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eLike the betta, the Paradise Fish is a bubble-nest builder. The male constructs a floating nest, embraces the female beneath it and then guards the eggs and fry alone while the female is removed. 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A hardy, characterful labyrinth fish, it reaches around 15 cm and makes a lovely larger community centrepiece. As a labyrinth fish it breathes air at the surface, so a lid and calm water are both important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Three-spot Gourami is widespread across Southeast Asia, including the Mekong basin, in marshes, swamps, canals, ponds and slow rivers. These are warm, still, heavily vegetated waters, often low in oxygen – which is why the fish evolved to gulp air from the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Opaline is a selectively bred marbled form, its body swirled in shades of blue that replace the two body spots of the wild \"three-spot\" fish (the eye counting as the third). It reaches around 15 cm, with males showing a longer, more pointed dorsal fin than the rounder-finned females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful and easygoing, though males can become territorial with age and towards other gouramis, and the occasional individual is bold. It mixes well with medium-sized community fish but is best not crowded with lookalike gouramis. Keep just one male in smaller tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unfussy omnivore. It takes quality flake and pellets readily and enjoys live and frozen foods such as bloodworm and brine shrimp, along with some vegetable matter and algae-based food. A varied diet keeps it in good colour and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the hardiest aquarium fish, adapting to a wide range of water conditions. Provide a medium-to-large planted tank of at least 130 litres with calm water, some surface cover and a secure lid – the labyrinth organ lets it breathe air, so keeping the tank covered and the room warm protects it. Gentle filtration suits it best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bubblenest builder. The male builds a floating nest, often among surface plants, spawns with the female beneath it, then guards the eggs and fry alone. A shallow, warm, calm tank with plenty of floating plants gives the best results, and the male can be rough, so remove the female after spawning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrichopodus trichopterus (formerly Trichogaster trichopterus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpaline Gourami (marbled Three-spot \/ Blue Gourami)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia (including the Mekong basin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–6 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally peaceful; males territorial with age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 litres or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore – flake, pellets, live and frozen foods, some vegetable matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–19 dGH (soft to hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium-to-large planted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes – appreciates planting, including floating plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, medium-sized community fish such as larger tetras, rasboras, corydoras, peaceful barbs, rainbowfish and other calm species that won't nip its trailing feelers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFin-nippers such as tiger barbs, very small fish that may be eaten, aggressive cichlids, and multiple male gouramis or lookalikes in a small tank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232838992163,"sku":"AA1601-S","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232839024931,"sku":"AA1601","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232839057699,"sku":"AA1601-L","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/opaline-gourami-trichopodus-43091540377891-lv.webp?v=1790307471"},{"product_id":"platinum-gourami-trichopodus-trichopterus","title":"Platinum Gourami | Trichopodus trichopterus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Platinum Gourami is a shimmering silver-white form of the Three-spot Gourami — clean, metallic and luminous. Hardy and easygoing like all its kin, it is a labyrinth-breathing fish that gulps air from the surface. It grows to a substantial 12–15 cm, so give it room; mature males can also turn territorial, which is worth knowing before stocking.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrichopodus trichopterus is widespread across Southeast Asia, in slow and still waters such as marshes, swamps, canals and rice paddies that are warm and often low in oxygen. Its labyrinth organ lets it breathe atmospheric air, so it thrives where other fish struggle. Gentle flow, planting and floating cover suit it well.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe platinum form is a solid, opaque silver-white with a soft metallic sheen, the wild \"three spots\" bred out. Long, thread-like pelvic fins are used to feel around the tank. Colour is at its best in mature, well-fed fish, and males tend to be slimmer with a longer, more pointed dorsal fin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful and community-friendly, but as they mature males can become territorial and occasionally bossy, especially in smaller tanks or towards their own kind. Give space, cover and sight breaks. Mixes well with robust, similarly-sized community fish rather than tiny or very timid species.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn easy omnivore that takes quality flake and pellet, plus frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, brine shrimp and daphnia. Some vegetable matter is welcomed. It will also pick at algae and small invertebrates around the tank. Feed a varied diet for the best colour and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 75 L, with 120 L or larger better for adults or a group. Keep temperature at 24–28 °C, pH 6.0–8.0 and soft to hard water — this species is famously adaptable and one of the hardiest fish in the hobby. As a labyrinth breather it needs access to the surface and a warm air gap under a lid, and it appreciates gentle filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA bubble-nesting species. The male builds a nest of bubbles at the surface, often among floating plants, courts the female beneath it, and tends the eggs and fry while driving the female away. Warm, still, shallow water and floating cover encourage spawning, and the male can become quite aggressive while guarding the nest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrichopodus trichopterus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree-spot Gourami (Platinum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 12–15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–6 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally peaceful; males can be territorial with age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore: flake, pellet, frozen and live foods, some greens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to hard, around 5–25 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunity and planted aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include larger tetras, barbs (non-nipping), rainbowfish, peaceful cichlids such as angels, loaches, corydoras and other medium community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with very small or timid fish, long-finned species that may be nipped, other territorial gouramis in tight quarters, and aggressive large cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232839090467,"sku":"AA1602-S","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232839123235,"sku":"AA1602","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232839156003,"sku":"AA1602-L","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/platinum-gourami-trichopodus-43091540902179-lv.webp?v=1790307471"},{"product_id":"three-spot-gourami-trichopodus-trichopterus","title":"Three-spot Gourami | Trichopodus trichopterus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Three-spot Gourami is the hardy original behind many popular colour forms - silver-blue with its two signature body spots (the eye makes the \"third\"). A bombproof, characterful labyrinth fish that breathes air at the surface and adapts to almost any water condition thrown at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia, where it inhabits slow-moving, densely vegetated rivers, ponds, swamps and rice paddies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep-bodied, laterally compressed fish in silvery blue-grey, marked with a dark spot mid-body and another at the base of the tail. Selectively-bred colour forms (Gold, Blue, Opaline) are common in the trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSemi-aggressive - generally fine in a community as a youngster, but some individuals, especially males, can turn spiteful with age. 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The male builds a nest among floating plants and guards the eggs and fry closely, becoming territorial during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrichopodus trichopterus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree-spot Gourami (Blue Gourami)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-15cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-6 years, up to 8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200+ litres for a group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22-28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0-8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-19 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners wanting a hardy, adaptable gourami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes - benefits from floating plant cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger, robust community fish - bigger barbs, tetras, rainbowfish and peaceful catfish that won't be intimidated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall, timid fish that may be bullied as this gourami matures, and other territorial surface-dwellers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232839188771,"sku":"AA1411-S","price":9.97,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232839221539,"sku":"AA1411","price":12.97,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232839254307,"sku":"AA1411-L","price":17.97,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/three-spot-gourami-trichopod-43091541066019-lv.webp?v=1790307725"},{"product_id":"coral-blue-dwarf-gourami-trichogaster-lalius","title":"Coral Blue Dwarf Gourami | Trichogaster lalius","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Dwarf Gourami washed in luminous coral-blue, this is a small, peaceful labyrinth fish that reaches around 7.5 cm and glows in a planted community. Like all gouramis it breathes air from the surface, so a warm, still tank with a covered top and a little air gap above the water suits it perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrichogaster lalius (formerly Colisa lalia) comes from the slow, heavily vegetated rivers, ponds, ditches and rice paddies of South Asia, particularly the Indian subcontinent. The water is warm, still to slow-moving and rich in plants, where the fish sips food from the surface and among the vegetation. Dense planting, floating cover, gentle flow and warm water recreate its home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA compact, laterally compressed gourami with long, thread-like pelvic 'feelers' used to sense its surroundings. This line-bred form is a striking, near-solid coral-blue, more vivid than the wild fish. Males are the more colourful and slightly larger sex, with a pointed dorsal fin, while females are plainer and rounder. Good conditions and calm tank mates keep the colour at its most intense.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperament is peaceful and rather shy. It suits a calm, planted community with other gentle fish, but males can be mildly territorial toward other dwarf gouramis or similar-looking fish, so avoid crowding them. Keep it with small, non-nippy tank mates and give it planted cover to retreat to. Boisterous or fin-nipping species will stress and bully it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that takes quality flake, small pellets and micro-granules readily, and relishes frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. A varied diet with some vegetable content keeps it healthy and colourful. Feed small amounts, offering some floating food to suit its habit of feeding at and near the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum aquarium of around 60 L, well planted with a calm surface. Keep temperature at 24–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and GH soft to medium, around 4–15. As a labyrinth fish it gulps air at the surface, so maintain a warm, humid air gap under the lid and avoid strong surface turbulence and cold draughts. It is peaceful and completely plant safe. Choose robust, disease-free stock, as line-bred dwarf gouramis can be prone to illness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreeding is achievable and fascinating. The male builds a bubblenest among floating plants, entices the female beneath it, then tends the eggs and fry alone, so the female should be removed after spawning. The tiny fry need infusoria and other very small foods. A warm, still, well-planted breeding tank with a tight lid gives the best results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrichogaster lalius (formerly Colisa lalia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoral Blue Dwarf Gourami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth Asia (Indian subcontinent); line-bred colour form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to about 9 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (males mildly territorial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore: flake, micro-pellets, frozen and live foods, some greens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to medium, around 4–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalm, planted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include small peaceful fish such as tetras, rasboras, harlequins, pygmy corydoras, kuhli loaches, small peaceful catfish and other calm, non-nippy community species.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with fin-nippers such as tiger barbs, with boisterous or aggressive fish, and with other male dwarf gouramis in a small tank. 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A labyrinth fish reaching around 7-8cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrichogaster lalius (formerly Colisa lalia) comes from the slow, densely-vegetated waters of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and other river systems of India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. These warm, still, plant-choked waters are low in oxygen, which is why the gourami breathes air at the surface using its labyrinth organ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Flame form is an intense, near-solid red-orange, without the blue barring of the wild type. Males are larger and more vividly coloured with pointed fins; females are smaller, plainer and silvery. A small, disc-shaped anabantoid with a graceful, gliding movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful and a little shy, though males can be territorial toward other male gouramis and their own kind. Best kept as a single male or a male with a couple of females in a calm community. Avoid keeping multiple males in a small tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore. Feed a quality flake or micropellet staple with frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, brine shrimp and daphnia, plus some vegetable-based food. A varied diet keeps colour rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a labyrinth fish it breathes air from the surface, so a lid and a layer of warm air above the water are important. Provide a well-planted tank with gentle flow — gouramis dislike turbulence — and soft to neutral, warm water. Note that intensively line-bred dwarf gouramis can be prone to Dwarf Gourami Iridovirus and bacterial issues, so buy healthy stock and keep water quality high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nesting species. The male builds a floating nest, often incorporating plant matter, entices the female beneath it, and then tends the eggs and fry alone. The female should be removed after spawning. Fry are tiny and need infusoria-grade foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrichogaster lalius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlame Dwarf Gourami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndia, Bangladesh and Pakistan (South Asia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to about 9 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-4 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (males territorial toward other gouramis)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres+, planted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0-7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-15 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalm planted community tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful community fish such as small rasboras, tetras, corydoras, kuhli loaches, peaceful barbs and small livebearers, in a calm, planted tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther male dwarf gouramis in small tanks, fin-nippers, and boisterous or aggressive species that will stress this gentle fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize options reflect the sizes we stock; any shown as sold out will return as we restock. 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Like all gouramis it breathes air from the surface, so a gap between the water and a snug lid is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe species is native to the slow, heavily vegetated rivers, ponds and floodplains of the Ganges and Brahmaputra basins across India and Bangladesh. These are soft, warm, dimly lit waters thick with plants, where the fish shelters among stems and surface growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA honey-gold body with a warm amber sheen, often deepening to rich orange in confident, well-settled males, while females stay a paler tan. The body is compact and deep, and the pelvic fins are drawn out into fine, sensitive threads the fish uses to taste and explore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuinely peaceful and rather timid, this is a gourami that can be bullied or outcompeted by boisterous tankmates. It settles best in a quiet, planted community and appreciates gentle, slow-moving water. Keep singly, as a bonded pair, or in a small group with plenty of cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA micro-predator and omnivore that takes a good-quality micro-pellet or flake readily, and relishes small frozen and live foods such as daphnia, cyclops, baby brine shrimp and micro-worm. Feed small amounts and ensure slow feeders like this one actually reach the food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide warm, soft to moderately hard water, gentle filtration and a densely planted tank with floating plants to soften the light. As a labyrinth fish it must reach the surface to breathe, so keep the lid a little above the waterline and avoid strong surface turbulence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nest builder. In warm, still water the male constructs a small nest among floating plants, courts the female beneath it and tends the eggs and fry alone. Lowering the water level and raising the temperature slightly encourages spawning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrichogaster chuna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold Honey Gourami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGanges and Brahmaputra basins, India and Bangladesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–6 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (shy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–12 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalm, warm, planted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, gentle companions such as small rasboras, ember and neon tetras, pygmy corydoras, kuhli loaches, otocinclus and freshwater shrimp in a well-planted tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFin-nippers such as tiger barbs, boisterous or larger gouramis, aggressive cichlids, and any fast, greedy fish that will outcompete this shy feeder.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232839418147,"sku":"AA1408","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/gold-honey-gourami-trichogas-43091540214051-lv.webp?v=1790307471"},{"product_id":"paradise-fish-macropodus-opercularis","title":"Paradise Fish | Macropodus opercularis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOften called the original tropical aquarium fish, the Paradise Fish blazes with alternating red-and-blue bars and trails elegant, flowing fins. It is gorgeous and remarkably hardy — shrugging off cool water that would trouble most tropicals — but it is also bold and territorial, growing to around 7–10 cm. Best housed with robust, similarly-spirited tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to East Asia — including China, Taiwan, Vietnam and the Korean peninsula — the Paradise Fish inhabits sluggish, often cool waters such as rice paddies, ditches, ponds and slow streams. These oxygen-poor, vegetated habitats are exactly why it evolved a labyrinth organ to breathe air from the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA striking anabantoid with a pattern of vivid blue-green and orange-red vertical bars, a dark gill spot and long, pointed fins. Mature males are more intensely coloured with extended finnage, while females are shorter-finned and more subdued.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeautiful but feisty — the Paradise Fish can be semi-aggressive, especially males towards one another and towards smaller or long-finned fish. Keep only one male unless the tank is large and well planted, and choose sturdy tankmates that can hold their own. It may hunt very small fish and shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn unfussy omnivore that leans carnivorous. Offer a good-quality flake or pellet as a staple, supplemented generously with frozen or live bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia and mosquito larvae for the best colour and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery hardy and tolerant of a wide temperature range, from unheated rooms up to tropical warmth. As a labyrinth breather it must have access to the surface to gulp air, so leave a gap between the water and a secure lid, and keep the air above the water warm and humid. Provide plenty of planting and cover to break up sightlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nest builder. The male constructs a raft of bubbles at the surface, entices the female beneath it, and then guards the eggs and fry aggressively. 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Avoid overcrowding and provide plenty of cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther male paradise fish (unless in a large tank), long-finned or slow fish such as bettas and fancy guppies, very small fish and shrimp that may be eaten, and outright aggressive cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232839450915,"sku":"AA1412","price":16.98,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232839483683,"sku":"AA1412-M","price":21.98,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/paradise-fish-10266500104483-fl.webp?v=1790510293"},{"product_id":"pearl-gourami-trichopodus-leerii","title":"Pearl Gourami | Trichopodus leerii","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArguably the most beautiful of all gouramis, the Pearl is dusted head-to-tail with a fine mother-of-pearl spangling, and breeding males flush a warm orange throat and breast. Peaceful, graceful and reaching around 12 cm, it makes a serene centrepiece for a calm, well-planted community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Pearl Gourami comes from the lowland swamps, peat bogs and slow, vegetation-choked waters of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. These are warm, soft, acidic, tannin-stained waters — quiet, shaded and thick with plants, where it uses its labyrinth organ to breathe air at the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn elegant, laterally compressed gourami covered in a lacework of pearly white spots over a light brown body, with a dark horizontal line running from snout to tail. Long, thread-like ventral fins trail beneath. Males are larger with a pointed dorsal fin and, in condition, a vivid orange breast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGentle and easy-going, the Pearl Gourami is one of the more peaceful large gouramis and rarely troubles other fish. Males may posture mildly during breeding, but it is generally an ideal community fish. Its calm nature means it does best with similarly peaceful, non-boisterous tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that accepts almost anything. Offer a quality flake or pellet as a base, with frozen and live foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp and daphnia, plus some vegetable matter. It will even pick at hydra and small pests in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a warm, well-planted tank of at least 100 litres with soft to neutral water and gentle flow. As a labyrinth breather it must reach the surface to gulp air, so leave a gap beneath a secure lid and keep the air above the water warm and humid. Floating plants and subdued lighting help it feel secure and show its best colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nest builder. The male constructs a nest at the surface, often among floating plants, then wraps around the female beneath it to spawn. He tends the eggs and fry until they are free-swimming. 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Ideal in a calm, planted setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFin-nippers such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras, aggressive cichlids, and boisterous fast fish that will stress this gentle species or damage its long ventral filaments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232839516451,"sku":"AA1409-S","price":11.98,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232839549219,"sku":"AA1409","price":16.98,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232839581987,"sku":"AA1409-L","price":21.98,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/pearl-gourami-trichopodus-le-43091540869411-lv.webp?v=1790307473"},{"product_id":"apricot-paradise-fish-macropodus-opercularis","title":"Apricot Paradise Fish | Macropodus opercularis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Apricot Paradise Fish is a warm, golden-apricot form of the classic Paradise Fish, softer in colour but every bit as tough. One of the oldest ornamental fish in the hobby, it is hardy, striking and full of character, but males are feisty and territorial, so tankmates need choosing with care. It reaches around 10 cm and even tolerates unheated rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eMacropodus opercularis is native to East Asia, across China, Taiwan, Vietnam and neighbouring areas, where it lives in shallow, sluggish and often cool waters such as rice paddies, ditches and ponds. As a labyrinth fish it breathes air from the surface and copes with low-oxygen, seasonally cool water. Dense planting and a secure lid suit it well.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe wild form is famous for alternating red and blue-green bars; the Apricot form replaces these with a warm, soft apricot-gold body and paler finnage. Males are larger and more intensely coloured with longer, flowing fins and pointed tails, especially when displaying. Colour deepens with maturity, good diet and a settled tank.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful when young but increasingly territorial and semi-aggressive as it matures. Males will fight one another and may harass or eat much smaller fish, and can be nippy toward long-finned species. Keep one male per tank unless the aquarium is large and well planted, and choose robust, similarly sized tankmates that are neither timid nor delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn adaptable omnivore that takes quality flake and pellets readily, and relishes frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. A varied diet keeps colour and condition high. It will also happily hunt small live foods and insect larvae.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 80 L, with more space for males or a community. It is very adaptable: temperature 16–26 °C (it can be kept unheated in temperate rooms), pH 6.0–8.0 and soft to hard water, around GH 5–20. Provide dense planting, hiding spots and a secure lid, as it can jump and gulps air from the surface. Generally plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA bubble-nest breeder. The male builds a surface nest of bubbles, entices the female beneath it and wraps around her to spawn, then guards the eggs and fry. 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Peaceful and colourful, it makes an easygoing centrepiece for a calm, planted community aquarium. As a labyrinth fish it breathes air at the surface, so a warm room and a lid are both important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwarf gouramis are native to the slow-moving, heavily vegetated rivers, ditches, ponds and rice paddies of South Asia, including the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Indus basins of India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. They favour still, warm water thick with plants and gentle flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis selectively bred strain is a deep, shimmering blue that largely replaces the red-and-blue banding of the wild fish. Males are the more colourful sex and carry a pointed dorsal fin, while females are smaller, plainer and rounder, reaching about 6 cm against the male's 7.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful and a little timid, dwarf gouramis suit a quiet community. Males can be territorial towards each other and towards similar-looking fish, so keep just one male unless the tank is large and well planted. They dislike boisterous or nippy tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that readily takes quality flake and micro pellets, happily supplemented with live and frozen foods such as bloodworm, brine shrimp and daphnia, plus some vegetable matter. A varied diet keeps their colour strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a warm, well-planted tank with calm water and floating plants, which they appreciate for cover and for building bubblenests. Because they gulp air from the surface with their labyrinth organ, keep the tank lidded and the room reasonably warm to protect that organ. It is worth being honest that farmed dwarf gouramis can carry Dwarf Gourami Iridovirus, so buy healthy stock and avoid overcrowding and stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwarf gouramis are bubblenest builders. The male constructs a floating nest among plants, entices the female beneath it, then tends the eggs and fry alone. A separate, shallow, warm and calm tank with plenty of surface plants gives the best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrichogaster lalius (formerly Colisa lalia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeon Blue Dwarf Gourami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth Asia – India, Bangladesh and Pakistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to about 9 cm (males larger than females)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful; males territorial towards each other\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore – flake, micro pellets, live and frozen foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–10 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalm, warm, planted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes – appreciates dense planting and floating plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful community fish such as small tetras, rasboras, corydoras, kuhli loaches, Otocinclus and other calm species. 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Peaceful and undemanding, it grows to around 15 cm and makes a graceful, calming addition to a larger community aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, it inhabits slow-moving and still waters such as swamps, ponds and vegetated backwaters. These warm, often oxygen-poor habitats favour its ability to breathe atmospheric air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrichopodus microlepis has a smooth silver body with a faint greenish sheen and long, thread-like pelvic fins used to \"feel\" its surroundings. Breeding males develop orange to reddish tones in the pelvic fins and a more pointed dorsal fin. Adults reach roughly 12–15 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and rather shy, it does best in a calm community and can be kept singly, in pairs or in a small group. Give it gentle tank mates and avoid boisterous or fin-nipping fish, which will stress it and damage its delicate feelers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that accepts quality flakes and pellets along with frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, brine shrimp and daphnia, plus some vegetable matter. A varied diet keeps it in good condition and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a labyrinth fish it breathes air at the surface, so keep the water gently filtered and leave a warm, humid air gap beneath a secure lid. Provide a planted tank of at least 110 litres with calm flow, some floating plants and open surface space. Warm, stable water suits it best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nest builder. The male constructs a surface nest, often incorporating plant material, then guards the eggs and fry. A separate, warm, densely planted tank with calm water gives the best chance of raising a spawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrichopodus microlepis (formerly Trichogaster microlepis)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoonlight Gourami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia (Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–6 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (somewhat shy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 litres or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore – flakes, pellets, frozen\/live foods, some vegetable matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther peaceful community fish such as larger tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, peaceful barbs, other gouramis and rainbowfish of similar temperament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFin-nippers such as tiger barbs, aggressive cichlids, and very boisterous or much larger fish that will intimidate this gentle species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232839811363,"sku":"AA2439-S","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232839844131,"sku":"AA2439","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232839876899,"sku":"AA2439-L","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/moonlight-gourami-trichopodu-43091540312355-lv.webp?v=1790307471"},{"product_id":"albino-paradise-fish-macropodus-opercularis","title":"Albino Paradise Fish | Macropodus opercularis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Paradise Fish is one of the oldest ornamental fish in the hobby, and this albino form is a soft beauty in cream and pink with red eyes and flowing fins. A hardy labyrinth fish reaching around 9–10 cm, it is bold, colourful and characterful — but it has a feisty streak, so it needs to be housed with a little thought.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eMacropodus opercularis is native to East Asia, including parts of China, Taiwan, Korea and Vietnam, where it lives in still and slow-moving waters such as rice paddies, ditches and marshes. As a labyrinth fish it can breathe air from the surface, letting it survive in warm, low-oxygen water. It tolerates a wide temperature range, including cooler subtropical conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA stocky anabantid with tall dorsal and anal fins and a forked tail. The albino strain shows a pale cream to pinkish body, sometimes with faint banding, red eyes and delicate, trailing fins. Males are larger, more colourful and longer-finned; they flare impressively when displaying.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe honest about this one: Paradise Fish are hardy and easy to keep but decidedly semi-aggressive and territorial, especially males towards each other and towards similar-looking or long-finned fish. Keep only one male, avoid timid or fancy-finned tank mates, and choose robust but peaceful companions. They are best suited to keepers who can plan the tank around their temperament.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn unfussy omnivore with a good appetite. Offer quality flake and pellets as a staple, along with frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, brine shrimp and daphnia. A varied diet keeps colour and vigour high. It is an enthusiastic hunter of small insects and larvae at the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 80 L, with 100 L or larger better, especially in a community. Keep the temperature at 16–26 °C — it is very tolerant and can be kept unheated in a warm room — with pH 6.8–8.0 and hardness soft to hard. As a labyrinth fish it needs access to the surface to breathe air, so leave a gap above the water and avoid strong currents. Plenty of plants and cover help break up sightlines and reduce squabbling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA bubble-nesting species and a classic beginner's breeding project. The male builds a raft of bubbles at the surface, entices the female beneath it and wraps around her to fertilise the eggs, then tends the nest and fry alone. Remove the female after spawning, as the male can be rough, and feed the tiny fry infusoria before baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMacropodus opercularis (albino strain)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlbino Paradise Fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEast Asia (captive-bred)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 9–10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–8 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-aggressive, territorial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to intermediate (hardy but feisty)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore: flake, pellets, frozen and live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.8–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to hard, around 5–20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted community and subtropical aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include robust but peaceful fish such as larger tetras, medium peaceful barbs, rainbowfish, larger rasboras, and bottom dwellers like corydoras and bristlenose, in a well-planted tank.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with other male paradise fish in a small tank, bettas and other anabantids, long-finned or fancy fish such as guppies and angelfish, very small timid fish, and fin-nippers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232839909667,"sku":"AA2383","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232839942435,"sku":"AA2383-M","price":26.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/albino-paradise-fish-macropo-43091539493155-lv.webp?v=1790307187"},{"product_id":"cobalt-blue-dwarf-gourami-trichogaster-lalius","title":"Cobalt Blue Dwarf Gourami | Trichogaster lalius","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep cobalt-blue Dwarf Gourami, rich and glowing from nose to tail. A peaceful, small labyrinth fish reaching around 7 cm, it is a lovely, colourful centrepiece for a calm, planted community — and, like all gouramis, it breathes air at the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dwarf Gourami comes from slow and still waters across South Asia — India, Bangladesh and Pakistan — in ditches, ponds, rice paddies and sluggish streams thick with vegetation. This warm, soft, oxygen-poor water is exactly why it evolved to gulp air from the surface. The cobalt form is a line-bred colour variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compact, laterally compressed gourami washed in deep, luminous cobalt-blue, with the thread-like pelvic 'feelers' typical of the group. Males carry the strongest colour; females are smaller and much plainer silvery-grey. Body shape and size match the wild fish at around 6–7 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and rather retiring, but males can be territorial toward one another, so keep just one male in a smaller tank. It suits a gentle community and appreciates calm tankmates and quiet surroundings; boisterous fish will leave it stressed and hiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy omnivore. Feed a staple of quality flake or small pellets and rotate in live and frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia and bloodworm, plus the occasional vegetable-based food. It will also pick at biofilm and small invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a well-planted tank with floating plants, gentle filtration and calm flow. As a labyrinth breather it must have access to the surface, and it appreciates a layer of warm, humid air beneath a lid — keep the tank covered to protect this warm air and prevent jumps. Keep water warm, soft to neutral and stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nest builder. The male constructs a floating nest among plants, entices the female beneath it, then tends the eggs and fry alone. 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At barely 3.5cm it is a delicate, peaceful gem - but be candid with yourself before buying: this is an expert-only species that needs very soft, acidic water and, more often than not, live food. It is not a general community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species comes from the peat swamp forests of Borneo, where it lives in shaded, tannin-stained \"blackwater\" over deep leaf litter. This water is extremely soft and acidic with almost no mineral content and very low light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slender, understated little fish for most of the time, drab brown until a male displays - when the unpaired fins light up with iridescent blue and deep red banding and a pale margin. Females and non-displaying males are plain by comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, shy and easily outcompeted. It should be kept in a dedicated species tank, either as a pair or a small group, with no boisterous or faster tankmates that would bully it or steal its food. Even normally \"peaceful\" community fish are too much for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA micro-predator that often refuses dry food entirely. A reliable supply of small live and frozen foods is essential - baby brine shrimp, daphnia, micro-worm, grindal worm and mosquito larvae. Poor feeding is the most common reason these fish fail in captivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a small, dimly-lit, heavily planted species tank with soft, acidic blackwater (use RO water, leaf litter, botanicals and peat filtration), gentle sponge filtration and near-zero carbonate hardness. Stable, pristine, tannin-rich water is non-negotiable, which is what makes this fish expert-only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cave-spawner. Pairs form temporary bonds and spawn in a small cave or under leaf litter, with the male tending the eggs and brood in a head-down courtship posture. Breeding demands the same soft, acidic conditions and abundant live food, and is a real achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParosphromenus allani\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllan's Licorice Gourami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia (Borneo peat swamps)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to about 3.5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-4 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful, shy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpert\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 litres (dedicated species tank)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 litres or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicro-predator (live\/frozen foods; often refuses dry)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22-26°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5-6.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0-4 dGH (very soft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDedicated soft, acidic blackwater species tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest kept alone or with its own kind. If tankmates are attempted, only the smallest, most peaceful blackwater species (such as tiny Boraras rasboras) in a large enough tank, and even then with caution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost everything - any active, larger or competitive fish, anything that feeds aggressively, and hard, alkaline water. 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Keep only one male per tank to avoid squabbling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the slow and still waters of the Indian subcontinent — rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, ditches and rice paddies across India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. These are warm, heavily vegetated, gently-flowing waters where the fish shelters among dense marginal and surface plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMales carry the classic oblique bands of turquoise-blue and orange-red over a tall, laterally compressed body, with the long feeler-like pelvic fins typical of gouramis. Females are smaller, plainer and silvery-grey. Selectively bred colour forms such as flame, powder-blue and neon are widely available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful and rather shy, but males are territorial towards each other and towards similar-looking fish, so keep just one male. It appreciates calm tankmates and a quiet tank; boisterous or nippy species will stress it and damage its trailing fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy omnivore. Feed a quality flake or micro-pellet staple alongside live and frozen daphnia, brine shrimp and bloodworm, plus some vegetable matter or algae-based food. Varied feeding keeps colour and condition at their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a labyrinth fish it breathes air at the surface, so keep a lid with a warm air gap above the water and avoid a cold draught over the surface. Provide warm, soft to neutral water, gentle filtration, dense planting with some floating cover, and stable conditions. Be aware the species is prone to Dwarf Gourami Iridovirus and bacterial infections, so buy healthy stock and keep water pristine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nest builder. The male constructs a floating nest, often woven with plant fragments, entices the female beneath it and then guards the eggs and fry alone. 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