Gouramis
Family: Osphronemidae (Gouramies), subfamily: Luciocephalinae
Origins: Asia: Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
Scientific Name: Colisa lalia
Common Name: Dwarf gourami
Size: 3"
Preferred pH range: 6.6 - 7.2
Temperature Range: 76-80 F
Temperment: Community / Peaceful
Comments: This is the smallest and most popular of the small gouramis which have been widely distributed outside of its native range. Inhabits slow moving streams, rivulets and lakes with plenty of vegetation.
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Dwarf
Family: Osphronemidae (Gouramies), subfamily: Luciocephalinae
Origins: Asia: Mekong basin in Laos, Yunnan, Thailand, Cambodia and Viet Nam; Southeast Asia
Scientific Name: Trichogaster trichopterus
Common Name: Three spot gourami / Gold Gourami
Size: 6"
Preferred pH range: 6.6 - 7.2
Temperature Range: 76-80 F
Temperment: Community / Peaceful
Comments: Lives in lowland wetlands. Found in marshes, swamps and canals. Inhabits shallow sluggish or standing-water with a lot of aquatic vegetation. Occurs in seasonally flooded forests throughout the middle and lower Mekong. Undertakes lateral migrations from the Mekong mainstream, or other permanent water bodies, to flooded areas during the flood season and returns to the permanent water bodies at the onset of the dry season. Feeds on zooplankton, crustaceans and insect larvae.
Gold
Family: Helostomatidae (Kissing gourami)
Origins: Asia: Thailand to Indonesia.
Scientific Name: Helostoma temminkii
Common Name: Kissing gourami
Size: 12"
Preferred pH range: 6.6 - 7.2
Temperature Range: 76-80 F
Temperment: Community / Peaceful with appropriate sized tank mates
Comments: Prefers slow-moving water with thick vegetation. Feeds on a variety of plants and animals, including green algae and zooplankton as well as aquatic insects near the water surface. Very popular with aquarists due to its habit of sucking its lips and kissing other fishes, plants and other objects
Pink Kisser
Family: Osphronemidae (Gouramies), subfamily: Luciocephalinae
Origins: Asia: Malay Peninsula, Thailand and Indonesia (Sumatra and Borneo).
Scientific Name: Trichogaster leerii
Common Name: Pearl gourami
Size: 5"
Preferred pH range: 6.6 - 7.2
Temperature Range: 76-80 F
Temperment: Community / Peaceful
Comments: Inhabits lowland swamps with acidic water
Pearl
Family: Osphronemidae (Gouramies), subfamily: Luciocephalinae
Origins: Asia: Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh and upper Myanmar.
Scientific Name: Colisa fasciata
Common Name: Banded gourami / Giant Gourami
Size: 7"
Preferred pH range: 6.6 - 7.2
Temperature Range: 76-80 F
Temperment: Community / Peaceful with appropriate sized tank mates
Comments: Occurs in large rivers, estuaries, ditches, ponds and lakes, generally preferring weedy environment
Giant
Most Gouramis for the aquarium belong to the family Belontidae and are referred to as anabantoids or labyrinth fish. Gouramis have the amazing ability to gulp air from the surface of the water. These fish possess a unique labyrinth organ behind the head that extracts oxygen from the air in order to supplement that obtained through their gills. Gouramis are normally categorized into Dwarf Species, and Larger Species. Dwarf Gouramis are native to India, Burma, and Borneo and have been selectively bred to achieve incredible color forms. Dwarf Gouramis make a wonderful addition to the passive community aquarium adding brilliant color and diversity. Larger Gouramis are native to Asia, and most species grow to around 5-6 inches. Larger Gouramis are very graceful swimmers that have unique coloration and color patterns, and work best in the semi-aggressive community aquarium.
