Three-Spot Gourami

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Scientific Name

Trichogaster trichopterus

Min. Tank Size

40 gallons

Personality

Peaceful/Males aggressive to each other

Temperature

75-82°F

pH

6.0-8.5/0-25°dGH

Size

6"

Diet

Omnivore

Breeding

Egglayer

Compatibility

Other medium/large Gouramis, Barbs, larger Characins, Plecostomus, Giant Danios, and Loaches.

Three-Spot Gourami

The Three-Spot Gourami is known for its blue-grey coloration and the three blue spots on each side of its body in line with its eyes. This species has been selectively bred to create a variety of color morphs including the gold, opaline and cosby Gouramis. Three-Spot Gouramis are native to the Mekong River basin in Vietnam, Laos, China and Thailand as well as several other countries. In the wild, these fish are typically found in slow-moving waters such as ponds, swamps, ditches and marshes where the vegetation is thick and the lighting low.

Tank Set-Up

These fish are very hardy and can generally be kept with a variety of tank mates. Males of the species, however, can become aggressive and territorial so it is recommended that only one male of the species be kept. Three-Spot Gouramis can tolerate a wide range of water parameters which makes them a good fish for novice aquarium hobbyists. These fish will enjoy the addition of live plants to provide cover and the use of driftwood as decoration.

Feeding

As omnivores, Three-Spot Gouramis feed on both meat- and plant-based foods. Offer these fish an algae-based flake food supplemented with small live and frozen foods such as Daphnia, brine shrimp and bloodworms. These fish may also enjoy freezedried foods. Feed a varied diet on a regular basis to promote optimum health and coloration.

Breeding

These fish are relatively easy to breed and, like most Anabantids, they are bubble nesters. The male of the species will construct a bubble nest near the surface of the tank in preparation for spawning. Spawning typically occurs beneath the nest in a process that can take several hours and may produce between 500 and 1200 eggs. Following spawning, the male will transfer the eggs to the bubble nest then guard them until they hatch. The female Gourami should be removed from the tank following spawning.