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Aquariums with stable parameters and enough space.
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Fish · Freshwater
Blue gourami
Trichopodus trichopterus
Blue gourami is a very popular aquarium species suitable for well maintained home aquariums.
Difficulty
Beginner
Aggression
2/10
Size
12.00 cm
Minimum volume
120 L
Temperature
24.0-28.0 ºC
Zone
Middle
Lifespan
5 years
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Aggression
2/10
Activity
Moderate
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Avoid
Mixes marked as high risk or not recommended in manual relationships.
Typical risk
Stability depends on temperature, group size, and real compatibility.
Aquarium zone
Where it lives best
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
Quick compatibility
Community signals
Shrimp
Compatible
Snails
Compatible
Slow fish
Compatible
Aggressive fish
Conditional
Small fish
Compatible
Large fish
Compatible
Delicate plants
Conditional
Buying decision
Before buying Blue gourami
Review these points before adding it to your aquarium. They are practical notes based on its profile, ecological data, and known relationships.
L
Adult volume
Make sure your aquarium is above 120 L before buying it.
Parameters
Water conditions
pH
6.0 - 7.8
GH
5 - 15
KH
3 - 8
Temperature
24.0 - 28.0 ºC
Common mistakes
What to avoid
Keeping it in tanks below the recommended adult volume.
Relations
Avoid keeping with
!
Siamese Fighting Fish
High risk
Main risk: Territorial behavior
High risk
Betta splendens + Trichopodus trichopterus: territoriality, dominance or competition for calm areas of the aquarium may occur.
Essential care
Keep it with carefully chosen tankmates and perform weekly water changes with stable parameters.
Daily time
10 min
Related biomes
Breeding
Breeding in aquariums is possible when good conditions are provided and a suitable setup is prepared.
Oviparous
Moderate
Machos con aletas más largas y puntiagudas
Alerts and health
- Espacio
- Plantas
- Compañeros tranquilos pero robustos
Common issues
Ich
Problemas bacterianos
Expert notes
Interesting details
01
Es una especie muy popular en acuariofilia
02
Se aprecia más cuando se mantiene correctamente
Editorial confidence
Last review: June 2026
Content based on parameters, ecological profiles and manual relationships.
Profile data
Ecological profile
Manual relationships
General aquarium observation
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