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Three-spot gourami
Trichopodus trichopterus
The typical blue form has dark body and caudal-peduncle spots; gold, opaline and blue are forms of one species.
- Adult length
- About 10 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
- Water temperature
- 24–30 °C
- pH
- 5.5–8.5
- Hardness
- 3–35 dGH
- Natural habitat
- Inhabits slow, densely vegetated lowland ponds, ditches and swamps, with some populations entering flooded forest and grassland during rains.
Appearance and identification
Adult males have a more pointed dorsal fin; colour strain is not sex.
Social behaviour and territory
Males defend territories and adult aggression varies.
Compatibility limits
Territorial conflict can be strong.
Space requirements
Allow a 90 × 30 cm base with sight barriers and a separation option if chasing persists.
Aquarium environment
Use plants to provide cover and break sight lines; retain swimming room and clear access to surface air.
Diet and feeding
Omnivorous and needs suitable complete food; eating algae or plant material does not make it self-feeding in an aquarium.
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