Frail gourami - Ctenops nobilis

Scientific name: Ctenops nobilis

Common name: Frail gourami

Family: Osphronemidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 9 - 12 cm (3.54 - 4.72 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 5.7 - 7

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 20°N (178.57 - 357.14ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 21 - 24 °C (69.8 - 75.2°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: South Asia

Temperament to its own species: peaceful to females

Temperament toward other fish species: aggressive to smaller

Usual place in the tank: Top levels

Food and feeding

Frail gouramis should accept all foods offered but may prefer to feed on live and frozen foods. Only use a quality flake and treats of blood worms and brine shrimp are appreciated.

Origin

Asia; Frail gouramis are found in India, Bengal and Bangladesh.

Sexing

There are no visible differences between the sexes.

Breeding

Due to the difficulty in keeping Frail gouramis, there are no reported cases of these breeding in the aquarium.

Lifespan

The life span of Ctenops nobilis is unknown as they never live to their full potential.

Short description

Ctenops nobilis are extremely difficult to keep. They require a low pH and the best of water quality. Males are very territorial and they can also be aggressive to the females. They are best kept in a well planted tank with a temperature on the higher scale. Many pet stores refuse to stock these fish due to the difficulty level of keeping them.

Pictures

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