Sunset Honey Gourami (Trichogaster labiosa)
Fish in the family Osphronemidae. Easy care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameTrichogaster labiosa
FamilyOsphronemidae
Also known asRobin Red Gourami
Care levelEasy
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
Dietomnivore
Adult size3.5 in
Minimum tank size20 gallons
Water parametersTemp 72-82°F, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 4-18 dGH
Appearance
Solid sunset-orange to red gourami without the wild banding, a popular tank-bred color form of the thick-lipped gourami.
Difficulty and care for the Sunset Honey Gourami
Easy
Origin and habitat
Myanmar (aquarium strain)
Keeper notes
Peaceful aquarium color strain derived from the thick-lipped gourami; males may mildly spar. Excellent calm community fish.
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