RED DWARF GOURAMY

The Red Dwarf Gourami (Trichogaster lalius), also known as the Flame or Fire Dwarf Gourami, is a vibrant, small freshwater labyrinth fish

Quick Facts

Scientific Name: Trichogaster lalius (formerly Colisa lalia)
Origin: South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Pakistan)
Size: Maximum length of about 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm)
Lifespan: 4 to 6 years under proper care
Temperament: Generally peaceful, though males can be mildly territorial toward each other

Tank Requirements

Minimum Tank Size: 5 to 10 gallons for a single fish or a pair
Water Temperature: 72°F to 82°F (22°C to 28°C)
pH Level: 6.0 to 7.5 (tolerates up to 8.0)
- dense live vegetation, floating plants, and gentle water flow. As a labyrinth fish, it breathes atmospheric air and needs open access to the water surface.
Diet and Feeding
- Omnivorous diet requiring quality tropical flakes, micro-pellets, and green flakes.
- Supplement with live or frozen foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp, and mosquito larvae.
- Compatible Tank Mates
- Small, peaceful schooling fish like cardinal tetras, harlequin rasboras, and cherry barbs.
- Peaceful bottom-dwellers such as Pygmy Corydoras.
- Avoid aggressive fin-nippers (like tiger barbs) or multiple territorial male dwarf gouramis in smaller setups.