Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Honey Gourami

Honey Gourami (Colisa chuna)

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Stats:	Adult Size: 1 3/4 " (4.375 cm) Temp: 75-81 F (24-27 C) Tank: 20" (50 cm) minimum
Requirements:	Gouramis love floating plants, but are a bit more aggressive with tankmates than their betta cousins. Initially can be rather shy.
Diet:	Carnivore. New fish can be picky eaters so try frozen bloodworms. They love worms and small insects. Carnivore prepared pellet food is also good.
Breeding:	Bubble nest builder, females have rounded fins, whereas males have pointed ends and much brighter colors in breeding dress.
Sociability:	Can be kept in pairs, though female is normally bugged a lot. Should not be kept in groups.
Related Spec:	(Colisa lalia) Dwarf Gourami (Colisa fasciata) Giant Gourami (Colias labiosa) Thick-lipped Gourami
Special Info:	The labyrinth organ allows gourami to survive in very low oxygen.