Honey Gourami     Trichogaster chuna

Grows to: 2"

Hobbyist Level:  A hardy fish suitable for beginners.

How Many?  They are best kept as a single male with one or more females.  To keep multiple males, a large enough tank should be provided so each male can establish its own territory.

Housing:  Provide plenty of swimming room as well as some bushy plants for hiding.  They prefer thick vegetation.  They swim in the mid to upper region of the tank.  They possess a labyrinth organ which permits them to breath air directly.  They enjoy a slow water current and warm water.  Minimum tank size is about 10 gallons. (Temperature- 75-85),  (pH 6.0-7.5)

Tank mates:  They are shy and peaceful fish that should be kept with other slow moving, peaceful fish such as non-fin nipping tetras or barbs.

Feeding:  They will accept a variety of foods.  Feed flakes, along with blood worms, brine shrimp and frozen foods.  Honey gouramis will show their best color after you have owned it for a few months and have given them a good diet.  They are an omnivore.

Natural Habitat:  India & Bangledesh.   Fish sold at Elmer's are domestically raised.

Males and Females:  Males are more colorful and have a longer and more pointed dorsal fin as commonly seen in gouramis.  Females have a shorter, more rounded dorsal fin. 

Color Varieties:  Flame Honey Gourami, Honey Sunset Gourami