Banded Gourami

Trichogaster fasciata

Also known as: Giant Banded Gourami, Striped Gourami, Colisa fasciata

A hardy, larger cousin of the dwarf gourami with blue-green bars on an orange-brown body.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

72–82°F

pH

6–7.5

Hardness

4–15 dGH

Max size

4 in

Min tank

20 gal

Temperament

Peaceful

Social

Solitary

Swim level

Mid-top

Diet

Omnivore

Care level

Beginner

Lifespan

4-5 years

Breeding

Bubble-nester

Suitability

Common

Origin

India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar

Give it 20 gallons or more with plants and floating cover. Males can be territorial with each other, so keep one male or a male with females. Generally peaceful with similar-sized community fish and hardier than the dwarf gourami.