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Name

Scientific name

Osphronemus goramy

Described by

Not recorded

Family

Osphronemidae

Common names

Giant Gourami

Photograph credits

All 6 credited

Summary

The giant gourami, Osphronemus goramy, is a large gourami from Borneo, Java, Sumatra, Thailand, Indo-china and the Malay Peninsula. Reachin…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

700mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 183 cm, Minimum depth 61 cm, Minimum height 61 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 20–30°C, pH 6.5–8

Hardness

5–25dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Predatory

Social needs

Not recorded

Community suitability

Not recorded

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand

Writing

Etymology

Not written yet

Distribution

Borneo, Java, Sumatra, Thailand, Indo-china and the Malay Peninsula.

Habitat

Lives in swamps, large rivers and bodies of stagnant water.

Aquarium size

72" x 24" x 24" absolute bare minimum for an adult fish though the bigger the tank the better.

Maintenance

Provide hiding places in the form of robust large rocks and bogwood. Floating plants are preferable though these may be eaten. Powerful and efficient filtratio…

Water conditions

Temperature: 20 – 30 °C pH: 6.5-8.0 Hardness: 5-25°H

Diet

Omnivorous and unfussy. O. goramy will accept most foods offered, including pellets, frozen foods and vegetable matter. In the wild it will also eat amphibians…

Behaviour and compatibility

Will eat smaller fish but is generally peaceful with other large fish. Some adults may become very aggressive but this is often due to being kept in an aquariu…

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Sexual dimorphism

The male develops pointed dorsal and anal fins.

Reproduction

Relatively easy but a truly huge tank is required to breed fully grown adults. This species is sexually mature from 6 months, so it is more realistic to use yo…

Notes

An incredibly hardy, long-lived fish which can survive for over 20 years in captivity. These fish develop real personality and can learn to recognise their own…

References

References

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