Powder Blue Dwarf Gourami

Trichogaster lalius

Also known as: Powder Blue Gourami, Blue Dwarf Gourami

A variety of Dwarf Gourami

A solid sky-blue strain of the dwarf gourami with a faint red edge on the fins.

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)

Keep one male per tank, or a male with females, in 10 gallons or more with plants and floating cover. Commercial stock is prone to dwarf gourami iridovirus, so buy from a trusted source and quarantine. Peaceful with other calm community fish.