Three spot gourami
Trichopodus trichopterus
FishFreshwater
- Care level
- Easy
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Recommended tank
- 150 L
- Maximum size
- 15 cm
- Temperature
- 23–28 °C
- pH
- 6–8
- Diet
- Omnivore
Care at a glance
The three spot gourami from South-East Asia is named for its eye being counted as a third spot alongside the two blotches on its flank. The blue, gold and opaline forms in the trade are all colour varieties of the same species.
As a labyrinth fish it takes air at the surface, so leave an air gap under the lid. It is large and robust: males can bully each other and smaller fish, so keep a single male in a roomy, densely planted tank with hiding places.
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