Breeding

In this subcategory, you will find articles explaining everything related to the breeding of gourami fish.

Most labyrinth fish, which gourami are, have similar breeding behavior. The male builds a foam nest for the female’s eggs.

It is not hard to breed gourami, the one important thing is a large volume aquarium with plants and hiding spots for a pair. During the spawning period, it is important to feed pair preferably with high-quality live food many times per day. Eggs will increase the female’s weight and visual size so do not worry. 

It would be best to have a separate spawning aquarium for breeding starting from 50 liters or more. Additionally, the temperature should be raised to 78 to 81 Farenhight or 26 to 27 degrees Celsius.

Right after finishing foam nest gourami pair start their mating dances. The male gourami is going to chase a female by straightening his fins to show his colors and magnificence. 

The male then embraces the female and they both go to the nest to inseminate her and lay eggs. She can lay 600 to 800 eggs in one go.

After spawning, it is better to transfer the female from the spawning fish tank as there is a chance of murdering the female by the male. He should remain there to guard the nest and clean it. You can transfer him to the community aquarium right after the fry are hatched because he can eat them.

There are many gourami species with each having some intricacies in breeding, you can read more guides that you can find in this subcategory.