Dwarf Gourami

Dwarf Gourami

Trichogaster lalius

Also known as: Flame Gourami, Powder Blue Gourami

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore

Gorgeous small gourami in flame red, powder blue, and neon varieties. Males are colorful; females are plain silver.

Tank Size

10 gal
minimum (20+ preferred)

Temperature

72–82°F
22–28°C

pH Range

6–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

3.5"
8.9 cm

Lifespan

4–6 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Top
preferred zone

Care Notes

Prone to Dwarf Gourami Iridovirus (DGIV) — buy from reputable sources. Males can be aggressive toward each other.

Feeding

Flakes, pellets, frozen bloodworms, and brine shrimp.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Diamond Tetra 2.5" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5"

Use Caution With

Ember Tetra 0.8" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Green Neon Tetra 1" Silvertip Tetra 2" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Exclamation Point Rasbora 0.7" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Giant Danio 4"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Oscar 14" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8" Red Devil 12" Jaguar Cichlid 16" Flowerhorn 12" Midas Cichlid 12"

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