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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | :Males have a larger anal fin, the length passes the tail fin. The colouration on males is also brighter/intense. Females are smaller. | |
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| + | == Tank compatibility == | ||
| + | :Fairly friendly when not breeding, male and female guard the bubble nest in a 20cm radius fiercely, when there are eggs or fry. They are shy towards other fish and do not appreciate hyper active tank companions. | ||
:They can't be trusted with dwarf shrimps, they hunt for the shrimp offspring, but don't eat the bigger mature shrimps. | :They can't be trusted with dwarf shrimps, they hunt for the shrimp offspring, but don't eat the bigger mature shrimps. | ||
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| − | + | == Diet == | |
| − | + | :Eats almost anything, and appreciates live food such as [[bloodworm]] the most. | |
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Standard. Feeding them multiple times a day with varied food and live food will encourage them to breed. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :Densely planted tank, especially near the water's surface. Floating plants are recommended. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :Shy and inquisitive, but bold and aggressive around the bubble nest if breeding was successful. | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:46, 13 December 2017
Croaking Gourami
Croaking Gourami
Trichopsis vittata
57 Litres (15 US G.)
6-7 cm (2.4-2.8")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.5
22 -28 °C (71.6-82.4°F)
5-19 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Osphronemidae
Contents
Sexing[edit]
- Males have a larger anal fin, the length passes the tail fin. The colouration on males is also brighter/intense. Females are smaller.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Fairly friendly when not breeding, male and female guard the bubble nest in a 20cm radius fiercely, when there are eggs or fry. They are shy towards other fish and do not appreciate hyper active tank companions.
- They can't be trusted with dwarf shrimps, they hunt for the shrimp offspring, but don't eat the bigger mature shrimps.
Diet[edit]
- Eats almost anything, and appreciates live food such as bloodworm the most.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Standard. Feeding them multiple times a day with varied food and live food will encourage them to breed.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Densely planted tank, especially near the water's surface. Floating plants are recommended.
Behaviour[edit]
- Shy and inquisitive, but bold and aggressive around the bubble nest if breeding was successful.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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