Vaillant's Chocolate Gourami (Sphaerichthys vaillanti)
Fish in the family Osphronemidae. Hard care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameSphaerichthys vaillanti
FamilyOsphronemidae
Also known asSamurai Gourami
Care levelHard
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Adult size2.4 in
Minimum tank size15 gallons
Water parametersTemp 75-82°F, pH 4.0-6.0, GH 0-4 dGH
Appearance
Striking chocolate gourami relative; displaying females show bold red-and-green vertical bands, hence the samurai nickname.
Difficulty and care for the Vaillant's Chocolate Gourami
Hard
Origin and habitat
Kapuas basin, Borneo
Keeper notes
Peaceful and shy soft-water specialist; species tank only with very gentle conditions. A maternal mouthbrooder.
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