Species Profile
Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
AnabantoidspeacefulLong-finned
Adult size
3.5″
Minimum tank
10 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
6–7.5
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
top
Diet
Flake, pellets, frozen
Notes
Iridescent blue and red labyrinth fish from south Asian rice paddies. Susceptible to the dwarf gourami iridovirus (DGIV); buy from a reputable source. One male per tank; two males almost always fight to the death.
Photo: André Karwath aka Aka / Wikimedia Commons · Source · CC-BY-SA-2.5