Giant gourami
Osphronemus goramy
Neptune’s rating:
60- pH6.5 - 8.0
- Temperature24.0 - 30.0 °C
- Length30.0 - 70.0 cm
- TemperamentSocial, Social, Aggressive, Shy, Playful, Semi-aggressive
- HardinessModerate
- RarityUncommon
- PopularityPopular
- DifficultyChallenging
- Liters per Fish200.0 L
- Minimum School Size3.0
- Tank HabitatSurface Dweller, Mid-tank Dweller, Bottom Dweller
- FeedFlakes, Pellets, Bloodworms, Brine Shrimp, Tubifex Worms, Frozen Shrimp, Vegetable Matter, Algae Wafers, Color Enhancing Food, Daphnia, Micro Worms, Feeder Fish, Freeze-dried Foods, Stick-on Tablets
- AffordabilityModerate
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Giant gourami
The Giant gourami is a large, tropical freshwater fish known for its impressive size and varied coloration, which can include shades of grey, silver, or even a more vibrant orange, depending on the specific variety and age. Originating from Southeast Asia, this species has a robust, elongated body and a distinctively shaped head. Known for its adaptable nature and interesting behavior, the Giant gourami has become a popular choice among aquarium enthusiasts, particularly those equipped to handle its considerable size, as it can grow up to 70 cm (28 inches) in length in captivity. Its popularity in the aquarium hobby is also due to its personality and the impressive presence it adds to large tanks.