Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Giant Gourami

Giant Gourami (Osphronemus gorami)

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Stats:	Adult Size: 24 " (60 cm) Temp: 71-82 F (20-28 C) Tank: 72" (60 cm) (short side must be 24" or more) minimum
Requirements:	This fish gets very large, and needs a very large tank to go with its size. Not picky about water parameters.
Diet:	Omnivore. All types, earthworms appreciated. Willingly eats almost anything.
Breeding:	Breeding can be a problem due to size. In a large enough tank easy, eggs laid on plants. Males have fin extensions. Pair can stay with eggs.
Sociability:	Young fish may fight, older fish can be peaceful or tempermental, depends on fish. Tankmates must be of comparitive size.
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Special Info:	The largest anabantoid species.