(Please note that the fish shown in the photo is only a representative of what an adult specimen would look like. The color may vary based on the age and sex of the fish you receive.)
Scientific Name: Trichogaster trichopterus
Common Name: Three Spot Gourami, Opaline Gourami
Size: Up to 6 inches
Lifespan: 5+ years
Habitat: Southeast Asia
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallon minimum
Ideal Water Conditions:
- Temperature Range: 74 - 82°F
- pH Range: 6 - 8
- Water Hardness: 5 - 35
Temperament: May be aggressive with males of the same species and with females of the same species after spawning. May become skittish with larger tank mates.
Diet & Nutrition: An omnivore - provide a varied diet with live food, frozen food and they should accept flake food.
Breeding & Spawning: Have been bred in captivity and are egg layers. Males build a bubble nest and try to initiate spawning. Females should be removed after spawning and the male will tend to the eggs until they hatch.
Gender: Dorsal fin on males is longer and pointed while it is shorter and rounded on females.
Compatible Tank Mates: See Compatibility Chart