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Giant Gourami (Osphronemus goramy)
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| Giant Gourami | |
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| Giant Gourami | |
| Species | Osphronemus goramy |
| Family | Osphronemidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 1,324.894 liters 1,324,894.123 mL 350 US Gallons (1324.9L) |
| Size | 27.559 in
60-70 cm (23.6-27.6") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.5 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 293.15 K 68 °F 527.67 °R 303.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
20-25 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
12-25 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Giant Gourami, Common Gourami, True Giant Gourami
[edit] Synonyms
- Osphronemus gourami, Osphronemus olfax, Osphronemus notatus
[edit] Sexing
- The dorsal and anal fins of the male are pointed, they are shorter and rounded on females.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A large generally peaceful fish that should be kept in a very large spacious tank with similar sized fish such as Silver Dollars. Smaller fish may be predated upon.
[edit] Diet
- Will accept most foods including pellet and flake, blanched vegetables and live/frozen food such as earthworms, bloodworm, shrimp, and insects.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- This fish is a known "tankbuster" and should not be taken on unless an exceptionally large home can be provided for it. It needs excellent filtration, and hiding places provided with planting and bogwood.
[edit] Behaviour
- A generally peaceful large fish.
[edit] Identification
- The largest of the Gouramis, the Giant Gourami is oval-shaped and laterally compressed. They have long ventral "feelers". Young fish have a pointed head, while older individuals have a small, blunt head with a pronounced lower jaw, giving them a large "chin". Young fish are reddish brown to dull orange with a number of brown, transverse bands. The fins are orange. As the fish gets older, it becomes less attractive and loses its handsome stripes. Adults have a dark brown back and brown flanks covered with iridescent silver scales. The fins are also brown. Albino and other colour variations are common.
[edit] Pictures
 Giant Gourami |
 Giant Gourami |
 Giant Gourami Head |
