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Dwarf Gourami

Scientific name: Colisa lalia

Origin: The Ganges delta in India

Size: The Dwarf Gourami can reach a size of 10 cm / 4 inches

Colour: This fish comes in many different colour variants, including red, blue and yellow. 

Temperament: The Dwarf Gourami is peaceful and should not be kept with aggressive species.

Care: Keep your Dwarf Gourami in a well planted tank and include floating plants in the setup. Avoid vigorous circulation. 

Water conditions: It is important to keep the amount if nitrite down. The pH should be from 6.0 to 8.0. The ideal temperature is 25-28° C / 77-82° F.

Feeding: The Dwarf Gourami will usually accept flake food, and you can vary its diet by sometimes including mosquito larvae, daphnia or similar.

Gender: The females are grey and camouflaged, while the males display vibrant colours.

Breeding: The male will build a bubblenest and protect the offspring. The female does not guard the eggs, and if she approaches the nest the male will chase her away.