Thick-lipped Gourami (Trichopodus labiosa)
Fish in the family Osphronemidae. Easy care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameTrichopodus labiosa
FamilyOsphronemidae
Also known asColisa labiosa, Trichogaster labiosa, Sunset Thicklip 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
Compact gourami with thick lips and diagonal blue-green and orange bands; the popular sunset/honey-orange forms are this species.
Difficulty and care for the Thick-lipped Gourami
Easy
Origin and habitat
Myanmar (Irrawaddy basin), South Asia
Keeper notes
Peaceful and hardy; males may mildly spar. A good, less disease-prone alternative to the dwarf gourami for community tanks.
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