Chocolate Gourami (Sphaerichthys osphromenoides)
Fish in the family Osphronemidae. Hard care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameSphaerichthys osphromenoides
FamilyOsphronemidae
Also known asChocolate Mouthbrooding Gourami
Care levelHard
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
Dietomnivore
Adult size2.4 in
Minimum tank size15 gallons
Water parametersTemp 77-84°F, pH 4.0-6.5, GH 1-5 dGH
Appearance
Deep chocolate-brown body crossed by pale yellow-cream vertical bands, with an upturned mouth; a maternal mouthbrooder.
Difficulty and care for the Chocolate Gourami
Hard
Origin and habitat
Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo
Keeper notes
Peaceful and shy; best kept in a soft-water species tank or with very gentle tankmates. Easily stressed and outcompeted for food.
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