Neon Blue Gourami

Neon Blue Gourami: One of the most noteworthy color variants of the Dwarf Gourami Trichogaster lalius is the widely available and popular Neon Blue Dwarf Gourami. 

With a far more intense amount of blue than its parentage, this variation is remarkable. It is brilliant turquoise to neon blue in hue, with strong vertical dark red lines.

When the blue coloring has a dazzling metallic tint, this color variant is known as the Rainbow Gourami.

This is a highly attractive fish that would make an excellent aquarium display item. Except for the more intense blue coloration, this fish is identical to the ordinary Dwarf Gourami in every way. It remains a tiny species, with males reaching just around 3 inches (7.5 cm) in length. 

Females are slightly smaller, measuring about 2 1/3 inches (6 cm).

The Neon Blue Dwarf Gourami is a placid, bashful fish that is a color variation of the Dwarf Gourami. The two fish will swim together if they are in a pair. The body of the Neon Blue Dwarf Gourami features a dazzling iridescent sheen, which is particularly noticeable in the male. The male is a brilliant turquoise blue with orange-red streaks.

Neon Blue Dwarf Gouramis are Labyrinth Fish, which means they can breathe directly from the air. As a result, you may occasionally see the Neon Blue Dwarf Gourami ascend to the water’s surface to take a breath of fresh air.

II. You would love the fish because…

The Dwarf Gourami has a moderately compressed, oval-shaped body, with rounded and rather big fins. The ventral fins are threadlike and contain incredibly sensitive touch-sensitive cells. They have a labyrinth organ, which allows them to take air oxygen directly into their bloodstream. They have an average lifespan of 4 years, but with good care, they can survive up to 7 years.

The Neon Blue Dwarf Gourami is a color variant generated via captive breeding of the Dwarf Gourami. Males typically grow to be around 3 inches (7.5 cm) long, while females grow to be about 2 1/3 inches long (6 cm). Their coloring is quite similar to that of the Dwarf Gourami, but with a considerably more intense blue. Males have a brilliant orangish-red background with bluish-green vertical striping that extends onto the fins. Females are less vivid and have a softer blue-gray backdrop.

III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?

Neon Blue Dwarf Gouramis are a good community fish that can be kept with other peaceful fish.

IV. Species compatibility

Panda Corydoras, Glowlight Tetra, Kuhli Loach, Harlequin Rasbora, Bristlenose Pleco, Amano Shrimp, and Dwarf Crayfish.

V. How to feed this species?

They’ll eat anything you feed them, including flakes, live foods, and freeze-dried foods. Your best bet is to choose commercially prepared food that is high in protein sources such as shrimp and salmon and also contains a considerable amount of algae.