Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Dwarf Gourami

Dwarf Gourami (Colisa lalia)

Synonyms:	...	(Click to enlarge) Image courtesy of Mia Woodman
Stats:	Adult Size: 2 3/8" (6 cm) Temp: 77-82 F (25-28 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 dorsal 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 labiosa) Thick-lipped Gourami
Special Info:	The labyrinth organ allows gourami to survive in very low oxygen.