Honey Gourami
Trichogaster chuna · family Osphronemidae
Parameters
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Hardness
- 4–15 °dGH
- Tank volume
- from 60 L
- Maximum size
- up to 5 cm
- Group size
- min 2, ideal 4
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swimming zone
- Top
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Lifespan
- 4–6 years
Description
The most peaceful and undemanding labyrinth fish. Unlike the dwarf gourami, it isn't prone to iridovirus. Great for nano tanks.
Care
Calm water, floating plants, at least 60 L for a pair.
Feeding
Omnivore.
Compatibility
Compatibility data not yet available.
FAQ
- How is the honey different from the dwarf gourami?
- Smaller, calmer, hardier. Honey gourami farmed lines are free of the viral issues plaguing dwarf gourami stocks.
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Sources
- Wikipedia: Trichogaster chuna · Wikipedia · 2026-05-22