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Name
Scientific name
Trichogaster chuna
Described by
Authority Hamilton, Year 1822
Family
Osphronemidae
Summary
The honey gourami, Trichogaster chuna, is a labyrinth fish from the Ganges and Brahmaputra systems of India and Bangladesh, with records fr…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
55mm, standard length
Tank size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 22–27°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
2–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A pair
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries
Bangladesh, India, Nepal
Supporting text
Etymology
Trichogaster: from the Ancient Greek θρίξ (thriks), meaning 'hair', and γαστήρ (gastḗr), meaning 'belly, stomach', in reference to the thread-like pelvic fins …
Distribution
Known from the Ganges River in northern India, including its floodplain and delta in Bangladesh, plus the Brahmaputra system in the states of Assam, Manipur, M…
Habitat
Typically inhabits low altitude, heavily-vegetated, sluggish waters including ponds, ditches, beels, and flooded fields. Many such habitats undergo seasonal fl…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base dimensions of 60 ∗ 30 cm24 ∗ 12 in or equivalent is suffient to house a pair or small group.
Maintenance
Fares best in a well-planted, shady set-up with plenty of surface cover in the form of tall stem or floating plants. Driftwood can also be used and other plant…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Likely to prey on insects and other small invertebrates in nature. Captive fish will accept dried products but should also be offered plenty of small live or f…
Behaviour and compatibility
Tankmates must be chosen with care since this species is slow-moving and will easily be intimidated or outcompeted for food by larger or more vigorous tankmate…
Sexual dimorphism
Adult females are brownish in colour, noticeably larger than males and possess a broad, brownish midlateral stripe extending posteriorly from behind the eye to…
Reproduction
This species is a bubblenester which forms temporary pair bonds. Some hobbyists prefer to isolate individual pairs for spawning purposes whereas others may mai…
Notes
This species is readily available in the aquarium trade and is a good subject for those new to the hobby given its peaceable nature and relative adaptability i…
References
References
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