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| Scientific Name |
Trichogaster trichopterus |
| Common Name |
Three Spot Gourami, Gold Gourami |
| Origin |
Thailand, Vietnam, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo |
| Adult Size |
4.5 to 6 inches |
| Temperature |
72 - 82°F |
| pH |
6.0 - 8.0 |
| Hardness |
5.0 - 19.0 dGH |
| Notes |
Very hardy, with a wide variety of colors and patterns. Though generally peaceful, males may be territorial and bully smaller fish. Males have
a long and pointed dorsal (upper) fin, while the female has a short and rounded dorsal fin. Like Bettas, Gouramis are labyrinth fish, which can
take oxygen directly from the air.
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