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Honey gourami
A small gourami with warm honey-colored body. Gentle temperament ideal for community tanks.
The honey gourami (Trichogaster chuna) is a small labyrinth fish native to rivers, ponds, and rice paddies of India and Bangladesh. Reaching 4–5 cm, its normal coloration is a subtle pale cream to yellowish hue — understated but elegant. However, during breeding condition, males undergo a stunning transformation: the head, back, and sides glow in deep orange to golden yellow, while the throat and belly turn jet black, creating a striking contrast that is one of the most dramatic color changes in small freshwater fish. Compared to the closely related dwarf gourami, honey gouramis are notably less aggressive — indeed, they are considered one of the gentlest gouramis, compatible with a wide range of small fish and even dwarf shrimp. Like all labyrinth fish, they breathe atmospheric air through a specialized organ and benefit from floating plants for security and bubble nest construction. Slightly acidic to neutral water (pH 6.0–7.5) at 24–28°C suits them well. They accept a varied diet readily. Males actively build and defend bubble nests during breeding, exhibiting attentive parental care.
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Origen
India and Bangladesh
Esperanza de vida
4-6 years
Tamaño
4-5cm
Temperatura
22〜28℃
Artificial feed, Frozen food
穏やかで攻撃性がほとんどない
浮草があると落ち着く
泡巣を作って繁殖する
水流は弱めを好む
オスの婚姻色はオレンジに染まる
Beginner. Esta es una especie amigable para principiantes. No requiere equipo especial ni experiencia, y puede mantenerse con éxito con una configuración de cuidado básica.
La temperatura ideal para Honey Gourami es 22〜28℃. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Honey Gourami es 4-6 years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Honey Gourami típicamente alcanza 4-5cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Honey Gourami se alimenta de: Artificial feed, Frozen food. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Honey Gourami varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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