Colisa fasciata

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Banded Gourami
Banded Gourami
Species	Colisa fasciata
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL 20 US Gallons (75.7L)
Size	10.16 cm 5-4 " (12.7-10.2cm)
pH	6.0 - 7.5
Temp.	294.817 K 21.667 °C 530.67 °R 300.928 K 27.778 °C 541.67 °R71 -82 °F (21.7-27.8°C)
Water Hardness	4-15
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Carnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	5-8 years

[edit] Alternative names

Banded Gourami, Indian 'Giant' Gourami, Rainbow Gourami, Striped Gourami

[edit] Sexing

The male is more colourful, the female is pale grey like the dwarf gourami (Colisa Lalia) however it has slight colouring, the male can also be recognised due to his nest building habit and constantly chasing females around the tank. The male has a pointed dorsal fin while the female's dorsal fin is rounded.

[edit] Tank compatibility

This fish is generally peaceful, but two males will be territorial to one another. It does best with similar-sized robust, but not aggressive or nippy, tankmates.

[edit] Diet

Omnivore therefore will indulge in everything from flakes to frozen foods and live foods.However they can live on flakes only, with an occasional bloodworm meal.

[edit] Feeding regime

See also: General Feeding Regime

Feed three times daily however one must make sure not to overfeed.

[edit] Environment Specifics

They have a preference towards a well planted aquarium

[edit] Behaviour

Peaceful, the male might be somewhat territorial but will not harm anyother fish, except sometime harassing his females. Two females to one male are suggested as a ratio.

[edit] Identification

A medium-sized Gourami that is often seen in several colour morphs. All have a long and high, almost rectangular, body. They all have several coloured vertical bands down the body.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• PetEducation.com
• Fishforums.net
• Aqua Fish