Honey Gourami
Trichogaster chuna
The friendliest gourami and an excellent alternative to the Dwarf Gourami. Males develop a rich honey-gold colour with a dark throat during breeding. Extremely peaceful and shy — perfect for quiet community tanks.
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Water Parameters
Natural Habitat
Vegetated ponds, ditches, and slow rivers in northeast India and Bangladesh.
Northeast India & Bangladesh
India, Bangladesh
Feeding
Omnivorous. Micro pellets, flake, frozen baby brine shrimp. Shy feeders — ensure they get food in community tanks.
Compatible Tank Mates
Good Matches
Avoid
Breeding
Bubble nest builder. Easier to breed than Dwarf Gourami. Male turns dark and builds nest among floating plants.
Care Tips
Much hardier than Dwarf Gourami — no Iridovirus susceptibility
Males only colour up when comfortable and well-kept
Extremely shy — provide lots of plant cover
One of the best nano tank centrepiece fish
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