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Sphaerichthys osphromenoides
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| Chocolate Gourami | |
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| Chocolate Gourami | |
| Species | Sphaerichthys osphromenoides |
| Family | Osphronemidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 37.854 liters 37,854.118 mL 10 US Gallons (37.9L) |
| Size | 2.362 in
5-6 cm (2-2.4") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 4.0 - 6.5 |
| Temp. | 298.706 K 25.556 °C 537.67 °R 302.594 K |
| Water Hardness |
0-6 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Chocolate Gourami
[edit] Synonyms
- Osphromenus malayanus, Osphromenus notatus
[edit] Sexing
- Males can be distinguished from females by the white regions in the caudal fin, and the larger finnage in adult fish. Males have a straight throatline, which is rounded in females. They are difficult to breed in captivity.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A sensitive and delicate fish that is best kept either in a species tank in a group, or with other soft water peaceful fish and can work with Discus. These fish do well in groups of around 5 individuals.
[edit] Diet
- Prefers live or frozen food such as bloodworm and brine shrimp. May also take flake and pellet food.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- This fish is exceptionally sensitive to water quality, and may need several water changes a week to maintain healthy fish. These Gouramis can be used as water quality indicators for other sensitive fish like Discus. They appreciate the same water conditions as Discus with soft water and a low pH with a high temperature.
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- Brown gourami shaped fish with light brown stripes running vertically down its body.
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