Care

Many fishkeepers adore ornamental fish because of their distinct behavior and eye-catching colorings. One such popular fish is gourami. This subcategory will thoroughly answer every question related to gourami fish.

Gourami fish should be kept in groups of at least two females per male to ensure that the aquarium is not overcrowded. It is necessary to have an aquarium with a volume of 25 gallons or 100 liters. Note that gourami can be a bit territorial, especially during spawning. The more spacious the fish tank is, the better health and color of your gourami will be.

Gourami is a labyrinth fish, which means that it gets oxygen by inhaling air bubbles from the surface. That’s a very important thing to know. Aquarium, with labyrinths, is required to have a lid. The lid will keep the air above the water’s surface from becoming too chilly during the winter to protect the labyrinth organ from receiving damage. Another thing is that gourami is a very energetic fish, and the lid prevents them from jumping out of an aquarium. 

It is preferable to have a dark substrate than a whiter one. Gouramis are mostly bought for their coloring, and dark substrate will increase the depth of colors. It would be best if you had a variety of shelters, such as stones and driftwood, as gourami love to hide in them.

Gourami is generally highly hardy and can live in a wide range of water conditions. The following are the optimal circumstances:

• Temperature ranges from 71 to 82 Fahrenheit or 22 to 28 degrees Celsius.
• PH ranges from 6.0 to 8.8.
• Hardness ranges between 5 and 35 dGH.

You do need a filter, but strong currents in the aquarium are not recommended. Routine water changes (20-30 percent per week) are advised to avoid the buildup of nitrogen compounds. Although plants are permitted in the aquarium, choosing hardy species as anubias over the more delicate species. In nature, gourami is known to consume fragile leaves and eat any plant it comes across if hungry.

Everyone who has purchased gourami fish in the aquarium has praised the fish’s favorable traits, such as simplicity in care, calmness, tranquillity, and beautiful colors. There are still some obstacles to overcome. Some fishkeepers are unable to breed them. Others do not like the hostility amongst the individual fish. The most important is that gourami fish is an excellent choice for both novices and expert fishkeepers.