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Name
Scientific name
Trichopodus trichopterus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Osphronemidae
Common names
Three-spot Gourami
Photograph credits
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Summary
The three-spot gourami, Trichopodus trichopterus, is a labyrinth fish found mostly in the Mekong basin of Southeast Asia and southern China…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
150mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–30°C, pH 5.5–8.5
Hardness
3–35dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Cambodia, China, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Mekong
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Occurs mostly in the River Mekong basin in southern China, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar and Malaysia. It's also found in parts of northern Indone…
Habitat
Across its natural range it's typically found in languid, heavily-vegetated, lowland waters including ponds, ditches, swamps and marshes. Around the central to…
Aquarium size
90 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm
Maintenance
A planted aquarium with some floating cover and open areas for swimming suits this species.
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 30 °C pH: 5.5-8.5 Hardness: 3-35 dH
Diet
Wild fish are fairly generalised omnivores, munching on both terrestrial and aquatic plants as well as algae, small invertebrates, other items of zooplankton a…
Behaviour and compatibility
While often recommended as a community fish this is not always so. Some individuals can become very spiteful as they mature, while others remain peaceful. Male…
Sexual dimorphism
The male is larger and develops a pointed dorsal fin. The female is smaller and rounder in the belly.
Reproduction
Easy. Bubblenester. The breeding tank should contain water of no more than 6-8" in depth with lots of floating plants. Filtration should be gentle and air-powe…
Notes
This species is available in many different colour forms and varieties, all of which have been selectively bred for the aquarium trade. These are seen much mor…
References
References
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