Honey gourami
Trichogaster chuna
Neptune’s rating:
63- AffordabilityAffordable
- Aggression LevelMostly Peaceful
- Breeding AggressionSlightly More Aggressive
- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- DifficultyModerate
- HardinessModerate
- Length3.0 - 5.0 cm
- Liters per Fish38 L
- Maintenance LevelLow Maintenance
- pH6.4 - 7.6
- PopularityPopular
- RarityUncommon
- Minimum School Size6
- Tank HabitatSurface Dweller, Mid-tank Dweller, Bottom Dweller
- Temperature23.0 - 29.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourModerately Territorial
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Honey gourami
The Honey gourami (Trichogaster chuna) is a small, colorful freshwater fish known for its captivating golden-orange coloration, though colors can range from almost yellow to a deeper reddish hue, especially during spawning or when showing territorial behavior. Originating from slow-moving waters in South Asia, including India and Bangladesh, it features a sleek, elongated body and is typified by its peaceful and shy nature. Well-regarded in the aquarium hobby for its beautiful appearance and manageable size, the Honey gourami is a popular choice among enthusiasts, especially those interested in community tanks, due to its compatibility with other peaceful fish species.