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| Family: |
Osphronemidae |
| Species: |
Sphaerichthys osphromenoides |
| Common Name: |
Chocolate Gourami |
| Size: |
Up to 2.75 inches (7 cm) |
| Habitat: |
ASIA: Sluggish waters in Borneo, Malaysia, and Sumatra. |
| Min Tank Size: |
24" or 20 gallons. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, flake foods, frozen or live. Will also
accept some fresh vegetables if in small enough pieces. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful and timid, males are territorial. |
| Water: |
PH: 4.0 to 6.0, Temperature 79° to 88°F (26 to 31°C),
dH range: 0 - 4 |
| Care: |
Delicate, needs soft acidic water. |
| Communities: |
Best in a species tank. Can be kept with other small
calm fish. |
| Suitability: |
Not for beginners. Hardest of the species to care
for. |
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