Honey gourami - Trichogaster chuna

Scientific name: Trichogaster chuna

Common name: Honey gourami

Family: Osphronemidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 4 - 6 cm (1.57 - 2.36 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6 - 8

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 12°N (71.43 - 214.29ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 23 - 30 °C (73.4 - 86°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: South Asia

Temperament to its own species: peaceful

Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful

Usual place in the tank: Middle levels

Feeding

Ordinary food such as flakes, granules, worms.

Sexing

Females are less coloured than males. However, it’s difficult to differentiate them sometimes.

Breeding

Bubble-nest builders like all Gouramis. Feed fry Artemia Salina.

Lifespan

2-5 years. Keep your Honey gouramis in a planted tank.

Pictures

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Questions&Answers

On March 23th 2011 we added the following question and answer here due to merging aqua-fish.net/answers with related pages.

What type of things do Honey gourami like?

Answer: They like planted aquariums, slowly moving water and subdued lighting. They also prefer being in groups. Of course, even they’re small, they also need a big aquarium because they’re Gouramis. And all Gouramis are quite territorial. Some are more, some are less.

Regarding conditions in the aquarium, pH can be 7 and carbonate hardness should be at least 4. dGH should be between 4 and 12.

Caves and caves are welcome by this species!