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Sphaerichthys osphromenoides 'Chocolate Gourami'
Sphaerichthys osphromenoides
Origin: Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo
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Water Parameters
Temperature25–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH4–6.5
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GH (Hardness)0–5 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)0–2 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 6 cm
- Min Tank
- 60 L
- Lifespan
- 3-5
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- Yes (5–10+)
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- peaceful; sensitive to stress
About
Sphaerichthys osphromenoides, the Chocolate Gourami, is a delicate blackwater species with rich brown colouring and white/cream lateral banding. A mouthbrooder. Requires soft, acidic, tannin-stained water. Not for beginners but highly rewarding.
Care Guide
Blackwater tank. Temperature 25–28°C, pH 4.0–6.5, GH 0–5, KH 0–2. Tannins essential. Feed Artemia, micro-pellets, Daphnia. Sensitive to hard water and pollutants. Groups of 5+ reduces stress.
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