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Gouramis
Gouramis are labyrinth fish capable of breathing atmospheric air. They are popular centrepiece fish in community aquariums.
4 genera • 7 species indexed
What is Gouramis?
Gouramis are freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia that possess a labyrinth organ allowing them to breathe air at the surface.
Group habitat profile
Found in slow-moving waters, rice paddies and vegetated floodplains throughout Southeast Asia.
Group-level data is editorial only and not used in compatibility scoring.
Genera in Gouramis
Compare species in Gouramis
7 species shown
| Name | Size | Temperament |
|---|---|---|
 Betta Betta splendens | 6.0 | aggressive |
 Croaking Gourami Trichopsis vittata | 7.0 | peaceful |
 Dwarf Gourami Trichogaster fasciata | 8.0 | semi aggressive |
 Honey Gourami Trichogaster chuna | 5.0 | peaceful |
 Pearl Gourami Trichopodus leerii | 12.0 | peaceful |
 Sparkling Gourami Trichopsis pumila | 4.0 | peaceful |
 Three Spot Gourami Trichopodus trichopterus | 15.0 | semi aggressive |
| Species | Size (cm) | Temp (C) | pH | Hardness | Flow | Temperament |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 24.0 to 30.0 C | 6.0 to 7.5 | very soft to medium | low | aggressive |
Croaking Gourami Trichopsis vittata | 7.0 | 22.0 to 28.0 C | 6.0 to 8.0 | soft to hard | low | peaceful |
Dwarf Gourami Trichogaster fasciata | 8.0 | 18.0 to 28.0 C | 6.0 to 7.5 | very soft to medium | low | semi aggressive |
Honey Gourami Trichogaster chuna | 5.0 | 18.0 to 28.0 C | 6.5 to 7.5 | soft to hard | low | peaceful |
Pearl Gourami Trichopodus leerii | 12.0 | 24.0 to 28.0 C | 6.0 to 8.0 | soft to hard | low | peaceful |
Sparkling Gourami Trichopsis pumila | 4.0 | 25.0 to 28.0 C | 6.0 to 7.0 | soft to hard | low | peaceful |
Three Spot Gourami Trichopodus trichopterus | 15.0 | 23.0 to 30.0 C | 6.0 to 8.0 | soft to hard | low | semi aggressive |