Three Spot Gourami
Trichopodus trichopterus
Origin: Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar)
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 15 cm
- Min Tank
- 100 L
- Lifespan
- 4-6
- Swimming Level
- top
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- Males are semi-aggressive — territorial with other males and may fin-nip slow or long-finned companions. Females and juveniles are more peaceful.
About
The Three Spot Gourami is named for its three black spots — one on each flank and one at the eye — on a shimmering blue-silver body. One of the most robust and widely kept labyrinth fish in the hobby, it adapts to a broad range of water conditions and is forgiving of beginner mistakes. Males can be territorial with conspecifics and may fin-nip slower tank mates, so careful selection of companions is advisable.
Care Guide
Provide a planted aquarium with floating plants for bubble-nest building. Feed a varied diet of quality flake, micro-pellets, frozen bloodworm, and Artemia. Keep only one male per tank unless the aquarium is very large and heavily planted. Avoid housing with very fin-nipped or slow species such as bettas or fancy guppies. Tolerates a wide range of water parameters — one of the most adaptable gouramis.
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