Gold Thick Lipped Gourami
Trichogaster labiosa.
A striking freshwater fish prized for its vibrant golden-yellow hue and distinctive thick lips. Originating from Southeast Asia, it thrives in calm, heavily planted aquariums with warm water temperatures. Renowned for its peaceful demeanour, it's compatible with a variety of tank mates, making it a popular choice for community aquariums. However, providing ample hiding spots and vegetation is essential for their well-being.
Current Size – 3-4cm
Adult Length – 7-10cm
Temperature Range – 22 - 28°C
pH Range – 6.0 – 7.5
Tanks Mates and Compatibility – These fish need tank mates that have the same nature as them. They not cope with lively or boisterous tank mates. Tankmates must be chosen with care since this species is slow-moving and will easily be intimidated or outcompeted for food by larger or more vigorous tankmates.
Ideal Number to Keep – Though not gregarious in the sense of schooling fishes it does seem to require interaction with conspecifics and displays more interesting behaviour when maintained in numbers, meaning the purchase of no less than 4-6 specimens is recommended. Groups develop noticeable hierarchies and you’ll often see dominant individuals chasing away their rivals at feeding time or when occupying their favourite spot.
Feeding – It accepts most foods offered in the aquarium, and a good quality dried food is acceptable as the staple diet. Supplement this with regular meals of small live and frozen foods such as bloodworm for the fish to develop the best health and colouration.
Please note – Some images used are library photos and will show the colour potential at a fully mature size, as our fish are juveniles they may vary.
We always aim to supply the fish as close to the purchase size as possible. On rare occasions if this is not possible we will contact you.
The fish are selected at random however you are welcome to make a note on the order and the fish manager will do his best for you, requests are dependent on stock at the time of your order.
