Questions tagged [gourami]

A popular family of freshwater anabantoid fish, native across southern Asia. Gourami are known for their attractive colors and fins, and for their interesting parental behaviors. The males of some species can be intolerant of each other, and of other similar-looking fish.

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How can I identify the gender of my giant gourami?

I find it very difficult to identify the gender of my giant gourami. Some people told me that the gender will be determined when the giant gourami crosses 3 years of age, is it true? (My giant gourami is 2 years and 6 months old) Please tell me how…
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Do giant gouramis tolerate tank mates?

Right now, I have 2 fish tanks in my home and it is very difficult for me to maintain both at the same time. I have attached images of both fish tanks and fish living in them. In the first fish tank I have a single giant gourami. First tank…
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How long do viruses live in aquariums?

I had a dwarf gourami in my tank for several weeks and it was healthy, as were the rest of my fish, including regular gouramis. I decided to add another dwarf gourami. I purchased another one from the local pet megamart. My quarantine tank had an…
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My kissing gourami having spots. Help!

I have 1 kissing gourami. My favorite fish in my aquarium. But few days I noticed that my kissing gourami having black spots on its scales and fins. And my kissing gourami sits at the bottom of the tank for hours. And my kissing gourami doesn't eat…
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