Gourami Blue

Very popular species, selectively bred into several colour forms (blue being the original form). Prefers a well planted tank, also with some floating plants. Males develop longer dorsal and anal fins.

Gourami’s are popular with fish keepers due to their gentle nature, affordability, and hardiness. They can sometimes be territorial to other male gourami’s, so in a smaller tank it’s recommended to keep a single male. Native to Southeastern Asia.

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Features ofBlue Gourami:

• Silvery blue base body colour with darker blue marbelling
• The ventral fin is thread-like
• Peaceful, docile fish that do well in community tanks
• They swim in the top and middle levels of the tank
• Gourami’shave a unique labyrinth organthat they canswim to the surface to breathe air
• Grows to 15cm

The Best Aquarium Size forBlue Gourami’s:

The minimum tank size forBlue gourami’sis 75L. Increase the tank size whenever you add new fish and live plants. Opt for an elongated tank shape. Also, the tank must have a lid to avoid them jump out of the tank.

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Tank Mate Compatibility:

Blue Gourami’s are compatible with most similar-sized, peaceful species. Avoid boisterous or fin-nipping fish. Great tank matesinclude:

• Other Gouramis
• Danios
• Loaches
• Rasboras
• Tetras

Diet:

Blue Gourami’s will accept all types of live, frozen, anddry foods. Feed flakes, and pellets, as well as frozen and live foods such as bloodworms, mosquito larvae, brine shrimp, and daphnia. They also enjoy spirulina based food and vegetables such as blanched zucchini and lettuce on the occasion.
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Blue Gourami Tank Setup:

Aquarium Filtration for Blue Gourami’s

Afiltration systemis necessary for removal of waste and debris. Gourami’s do not like fast or strong water flow. Opt for an aquarium filter suitable for your fish tank size that cleans effectively, but offers the ability to reduce flow. If water current is to strong, use sturdy aquarium plants and ornaments to create areas of reduced water current for refuge.

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Aquarium Lighting for Blue Gourami’s

Ensure the lighting is subdued. Light is necessary for the photosynthesis required for the health and growth of all aquarium plants. LEDaquarium lighting with dimmable functions enable to you set the appropriate lighting.

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Aquarium Heaterfor Blue Gourami’s

This fish enjoy temperatures between 23 – 27 C. If you are unable to maintain this temperature naturally, use an aquarium heater. Aquarium heaters also stabilize water temperatures. A thermometer is recommended to monitor the water temperature.

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Aquarium Plants for Blue Gourami’s

Blue Gourami’s prefer a planted aquarium to swim in and around the foliage, as well as floating plants that subdue intense lighting.Gourami’sare known to eat plants, so you should add resilient plants with firmer leaves to the tank and softer leaf plants to supplement the diet.

• Anubias
• Java Fern
• Crytocorynes
• Bacopa

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Aquarium Decorationsfor Blue Gourami’s

Decorations of personal preference can be used in aquarium with gourami’s. Ensure there is structure for your Gourami’s to hide and rest around that breaks up water flow. Rock and driftwood mimic natural environments, while resin ornaments add character and design to an aquarium.

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Aquarium Substrate for Blue Gourami’s

Use sand or a dark, fine gravel for the tanks substrate. If keeping a planted aquarium, consider the use of nutrient rich substrates such as aqua-soils.

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