Chocolate Gourami
NameChocolate Gourami
Scientific NameSphaerichthys osphromenoides
Common NamesChocolate Gourami, Pearly Gourami, Striped Chocolate Gourami
FamilyOsphronemidae
OriginSoutheast Asia, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)15
Max Size (Inches)2.5
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range4.0-6.5
Compatible SpeciesBoraras species, Small Rasboras, Kuhli Loaches, Pygmy Corydoras, Otocinclus Catfish
Description
The Chocolate Gourami is a small, shy, and beautiful freshwater fish known for its distinctive chocolate-brown body adorned with several lighter, often yellowish, horizontal stripes. It thrives in heavily planted, soft, and acidic blackwater environments, making it a challenging but rewarding species for advanced aquarists due to its specific water parameter requirements.
