Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Giant Gourami

Giant Gourami (Colisa fasciata)

Synonyms:	...	Links to sites with pics: IGL-Album -- Colisa fasciata
Stats:	Adult Size: 4 " (10 cm) Temp: 75-82 F (24-28 C) Tank: 24" (60 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. Highly prolific and easy to breed gourami.
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 chuna) Honey Gourami (Colias labiosa) Thick-lipped Gourami
Special Info:	This gourami is not a true giant. The true giant is (Osphronemus gorami).