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Name
Scientific name
Trichogaster labiosa
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Osphronemidae
Common names
Thick-lipped Gourami
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The thick-lipped gourami, Trichogaster labiosa, is a labyrinth fish known only from southern Myanmar, found in shady, weedy rivers and pond…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
100mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 74 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–27°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
5–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Myanmar
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Known only from Southern Myanmar.
Habitat
Shady, slow-moving rivers and ponds. It tends to be found in weedy areas with lots of floating vegetation.
Aquarium size
74 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~67 litres.
Maintenance
Ideally, keep it in a well-planted tank with a dark substrate. It's a shy, slow-moving species and will not do well without cover into which it can retreat. Ad…
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 27 °C pH: 6.0-7.5 Hardness: 5-15°H
Diet
Undemanding. It will accept the vast majority of foods offered, but is particularly fond of small live and frozen varieties such as bloodworm, daphnia etc.
Behaviour and compatibility
One of the best gouramis to keep in a community tank, and is actually much more suitable than the popular dwarf gourami, C. lalia. If you buy a group of these …
Sexual dimorphism
The male is the larger, more colourful sex. Mature specimens develop slightly pointed dorsal and anal fins.
Reproduction
Like many Anabantoids, it's a bubble nest builder. Set up a separate tank for spawning purposes. This should contain shallow water of no more than 6-8" in dept…
Notes
Despite its ease of keeping and peaceable nature, this species is not particularly popular in the hobby, although it is imported quite regularly. A gold or 'su…
References
References
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