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Thick Lipped Gourami (Colisa labiosa)

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Stats:	Adult Size: 3 1/4 " (8 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. Other upper level swimmers should be avoided.
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.
Sociability:	Can be kept in pairs, though female is normally bugged a lot. Should not be kept in groups.
Related Spec:	(Colisa chuna) Honey Gourami (Colisa fasciata) Giant Gourami (Colias lalia) Dwarf Gourami
Special Info:	The labyrinth organ allows gourami to survive in very low oxygen.