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Name
Scientific name
Trichopsis vittata
Described by
Authority Cuvier, in Cuvier & Valenciennes, Year 1831, Bracketed
Family
Osphronemidae
Common names
Croaking gourami
Photograph credits
All 29 credited
Summary
The croaking gourami, Trichopsis vittata, is a labyrinth fish found through much of Indochina, Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. The large…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
70mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–28°C, pH 5–7.5
Hardness
1–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, Chao Phraya, Dong Nai, Endau, Mae Klong, Mekong, Pahang, Salween
Writing
Etymology
Trichopsis: from the Ancient Greek θρίξ (thríx), meaning 'hair', and ὄψις (ópsis), meaning 'aspect, appearance', presumably in reference to the filamentous fin…
Distribution
Currently accepted to occur throughout much of Indochina, including the lower Mekong River basin in Laos, Cambodia, Viet Nam, throughout southern Thailand, the…
Habitat
Found in all types of still to slow-moving, predominantly lowland habitat, including swamp forest, peat swamps, floodplains, river tributaries, irrigation cana…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with dimensions of 60 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm is suitable for a single pair. A group would require more space.
Maintenance
This species fares best in a well-planted, shady aquarium with plenty of surface cover in the form of tall stem plants, floating varieties, or tropical lilies.…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Stomach analyses of wild fish have demonstrated them to prey on an assortment of aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates. Captive fish will normally accept dried…
Behaviour and compatibility
This species is peaceful unless breeding. It can be maintained in a pair or group, and will display some interesting behavioural interactions under the latter …
Sexual dimorphism
Males are larger than females and possess extended rays in the pelvic, dorsal, anal, and caudal fins. Sexually mature individuals can also be sexed by placing …
Reproduction
Bubble nester. Soft water with a slightly raised temperature is said to induce reproductive behaviour. The aquarium should have the tightest-fitting cover poss…
Notes
This species can be distinguished from congeners by its larger adult size, more-extended filamentous anal-fin rays extending almost to the tip of the caudal-fi…
References
References
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