{"product_id":"giant-gourami","title":"Giant Gourami","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eGiant Gourami is an enormous gourami, it is a freshwater fish belonging to the Osphronemidae family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eGiant Gourami fish are popular among aquarists because of their easygoing demeanor and pleasant temperament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe scientific name for the big gourami is Osphronemus goramy. The name 'Ospheronemus' alludes to the fish family to which the gourami belongs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eGiant gourami fish are larger than other fish in the Osphronemidae family, which is why they are nicknamed giant gouramis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe big gourami fish dwells in Southeast Asia's slow-flowing rivers and streams, swamps, lakes, and marshes. Gouramis live in highly vegetated water naturally, thus they flourish in plant-filled aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eAquarists who enjoy keeping live plants and algae in their aquariums should think about getting a large gourami. A huge gourami tank requires both aesthetically pleasing and functional aquascaping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eGiant gourami fish are attractive aquarium fish and are widely available commercially, but their populations in the wild are declining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eII. You would love the fish because…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe gigantic gourami is light blue\/silver in color with soft yellow\/gold scales. Giant gouramis are huge fish that can grow to be up to 20 inches long when completely mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eGiant gouramis have pointed snouts and distinctive flat skulls, which distinguishes them from other gouramis and makes them easier to identify. Aquarists frequently introduce big gouramis into large aquariums because they have a strong presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMale gigantic gouramis, like all other gourami species, are substantially smaller and more streamlined than female fish. Male gigantic gouramis have a more pointed dorsal fin, whereas females have a rounder dorsal fin. Male giant gouramis appear more streamlined than female giant gouramis, which have rounder bellies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe appearance of giant gouramis varies greatly. When recognizing huge gouramis, check for the following similarities among the species:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFlathead: The majority of gourami fish have flat heads. The top of the gourami fish's head is just slightly curled, giving it the appearance of being flat in comparison to the other fish in the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eGouramis have flat bodies, which is noticeable when looking at these fish from the side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePointed snout: A pointed or pouty-looking snout is prevalent among gourami fish species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFemale gouramis are always larger and stockier than male gouramis. Female dwarf gouramis are even chunkier than male dwarf gouramis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIII. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e'Giant Gourami is a peaceful fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIV. Species compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOscar, Blood Parrot, Redtail Catfish, Pleco, Flowerhorn, Dojo Loach, or the Silver Arowana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eV. How to feed this species?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eGourami is herbivorous, preferring algae-based foods, but will eat meat. When these fish are young, they are fed an algae-based flake food along with freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex, and brine shrimp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Splashy Fin Aquarium Bengaluru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45822681219233,"sku":"SFFDBXC117-Giant Gourami","price":400.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4646\/2625\/files\/226_giant-gourami3_e957ea2c-5e72-4754-8d11-0150a4d33908.jpg?v=1773645547","url":"https:\/\/fish.splashyfin.com\/products\/giant-gourami","provider":"Splashy Fin Aquarium Bengaluru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}