Flame Dwarf Gourami

Trichogaster lalius

Also known as: Flame Gourami, Red Dwarf Gourami, Fire Red Gourami

A variety of Dwarf Gourami

A fiery red-orange strain of the dwarf gourami with a blue dorsal fin.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

72–82°F

pH

6–7.5

Hardness

4–18 dGH

Max size

3.5 in

Min tank

10 gal

Temperament

Peaceful

Social

Pair

Swim level

All

Diet

Omnivore

Care level

Beginner

Lifespan

3-4 years

Breeding

Bubble-nester

Suitability

Common

Origin

Cultivated form (wild species: India, Bangladesh, Pakistan)

Care matches the standard dwarf gourami: 10 gallons or more, planted, calm tankmates and floating plants. Males can squabble, so keep one per tank. Quarantine new fish since dwarf gourami iridovirus is common in farmed stock.