2x dwarf gourami - Trichogaster lalius - pair

peaceful beautiful fish
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interesting behavior
ideal for keeping in pairs

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2x dwarf gourami - Trichogaster lalius - pair

Dwarf gourami are probably the most beautiful gourami - their beautiful turquoise and orange colors are just a classy sight in the aquarium. The smaller size makes them suitable for an aquarium with an edge length of 60 or 80 cm. These calm, rather shy fish can be kept very well with shrimp. Excited, very lively fish are not suitable as company, the Dwarf Gourami prefers it a bit calmer. - Garnelio

Features

Water values:	soft to medium hard
Origin:	Asia
Pelvic region:	Center
with dwarf crabs?:	No
Difficulty:	1 - Simple
Final size:	4-8 cm
with snails/shells?:	Yes
Planting possible?:	Yes
Visual effect:	Especially colorful
Diet:	omnivorous - omnivorous
with shrimps?:	with dwarf shrimp, offspring may be eaten
Breeding:	simply
Aquarium size:	54 l (approx. 60cm)
Fish group:	Labyrinth fish
Temperature:	25-30 °C

Description

The magnificently colored Dwarf Gourami Trichogaster lalius (Colisa lalia) from the Indus River system and the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers in India is, like its relatives, a labyrinth fish or climbing fish. The Dwarf Gourami lives in large groups in its native habitat, but it can also be kept in pairs in the aquarium. These relatively compatible and peaceful, but somewhat shy fish have been popular in aquaristics for a long time because they are pretty and comparatively easy to keep. Dwarf Gourami grow to 6 cm in size, and a pair can be kept in a well-planted aquarium with an edge length of 60 cm or more. Floating plants are a must. Dwarf gourami will live about 4 years if kept in good conditions.

The wild colored Dwarf G ourami has a silver to turquoise blue base color and an orange stripe pattern. The iris of the eyes has a dark vertical stripe and is otherwise orange-red. In the pelvic fin, the stripe pattern runs out to a turquoise small dot pattern, as well as in the caudal fin. The dorsal fin is predominantly patterned with turquoise larger dots. Trichogaster lalius (Colisa lalia) gets the name " threadfish " from the long thread-like pectoral fins, which are used for groping and are often moved briskly. Males can be recognized by their more pointed dorsal fin in addition to their brilliant colors ; females are somewhat paler and have a rounded, shorter dorsal.

Breeding of the relatively compatible Dwarf Gourami is easy. The male creates a large and very stable foam nest in floating plants such as frogbit or riccia / pond liverwort, and it also hides plant debris. Here it nurses the spawn after mating until the fry hatch and begin to swim freely after about three to five days. The foam nest is defended with determination by the male, and during the mating season the Dwarf Gourami is distinctly territorial. The female lays up to 600 eggs, which are packed into the foam nest by the male after fertilization. It is less stressful for the male if the female is removed from the breeding tank immediately after mating. Also remove the male from the tank as soon as the Dwarf Gourami larvae swim free and leave the nest so they do not become involuntary prey. The fry will eat dust foods, very fine live foods such as infusoria or paramecia, and then later artemia euplii.

Dwarf Gourami should only be kept in the aquarium with peaceful fish that do not tug at the delicate filamentous fins. Trichogaster lalius (Colisa lalia) also does not tolerate the company of other gourami well. With shrimp the socialization works very well, the Dwarf Gourami does not really chase. Crayfish would nip at the delicate pectoral fins, so they should not be kept with gouramis of any species.

Dwarf gourami tolerate soft to medium hard water, Humic matter contribute to their well-being. If the water values are not suitable, Colisa lalia is quite susceptible to diseases. They should be kept at water temperatures of 24-30 °C. We recommend lowering the temperature to 20-24 °C in winter.

Food is more likely to be picked up by the Dwarf Gourami from the water surface than from the bottom. As a labyrinth fish, gourami also come to the water surface to breathe - they have only rudimentary gills and a labyrinth organ that functions somewhat like a lung. Trichogaster lalius (Colisa lalia) is an omnivore that likes plant foods as well as frozen foods and live foods and will also crunch on algae. It also eats duckweed. Dwarf gourami will also happily eat a high quality flake food or granular food for omnivorous aquarium fish. Make sure it floats for as long as possible.

Our food recommendation: With the NatureHolic BettaFeed a special food for fighting fish has been tailor-made, whose soft soft granules resemble the consistency of insect larvae in nature. The soft beads protect the sensitive fish mouth from micro-cracks caused by too hard food granules. The specially developed NH Immune+ complex and the NH Color+ high-performance additive support the immune system and the magnificent color development of the fish.

Our plant recommendation: Use for the planting NatureHolic InVitros. These are free from snails, planaria and other unwanted co-inhabitants. Also free of algae spores, bacteria and fungi.

Expert Tip: We recommend for fish keeping the NatureHolic 3 Phase Liquid. The care set offers the best all-round protection for your animals. It ensures optimal conditions for successful breeding and keeping.

Profile

Scientific name	Trichogaster lalius (Colisa lalia)
German Name:	Dwarf Gourami
Difficulty level:	for beginners
Origin/Distribution:	India: Indus, Brahmaputra, Ganges
Coloration:	silver to turquoise blue base color, orange stripe pattern, iris orange-red with dark longitudinal stripe, pelvic fins and caudal fin patterned orange and with turquoise small spots, dorsal fin with larger turquoise spots. Strikingly long filamentous pectoral fins. Males more intensely colored than females and with rather pointed dorsal fin. Females with more rounded, shorter dorsal fin.
Age expectancy	approx. 4 years
Water parameters:	GH to 15, KH to 8, pH 6 to 8, temperature 24 to 30 °C
Tank size:	from 60 cm
Food	Omnivorous, needs vegetable food and additionally frozen or live food, special Bettafood
Breeding	not difficult if there is enough space
Behavior	peaceful, may occasionally eat shrimp offspring
Group size	keeping in pairs is recommended
Further information	Ten typical aquarium fish for beginners and alternatives to them, Tips for acclimating fish to the aquarium, Feeding aquarium fish properly - cheap food and what it can do