Gouramis & Bettas
Blue Gourami
Trichopodus trichopterus
A variety of Three Spot Gourami
A powder-blue color strain of the three spot gourami.
- Water
- Freshwater
- Temperature
- 72–82°F
- pH
- 6–8.5
- Hardness
- 5–19 dGH
- Max size
- 5 in
- Min tank
- 35 gal
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Social
- Solitary
- Swim level
- Mid-top
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Care level
- Beginner
- Lifespan
- 4-6 years
- Breeding
- Bubble-nester
- Suitability
- Common
- Origin
- Southeast Asia (cultivated form)
Identical in care to the three spot gourami, just selectively bred for an even steel-blue body. Hardy and adaptable, with the same semi-aggressive streak in males.