Red Honey Gourami : The scientific name for the red honey gourami is Trichogaster chuna, but it goes by many different common names.
It lives in thickets of vegetation in waters with little mineral content.
Red Honey Gourami is a native to India and Bangladesh, frequently found in rivers and lakes.
This fish likes the water’s highest and center ranges best.
Even though it is typically a little smaller, this little gourami can be very carefully associated with the Dwarf Gourami in its various color variants.
a member of the Anabantoids who can breathe both dissolved oxygen and oxygen from the air.
This little Red Honey Gourami is quite sturdy and has long been a great option for community tanks and students.
It’s wonderful for a smaller aquarium because it gets along well with everyone and is almost shy. This fish will thrive in an aquarium that is properly set up and maintained.
These fish are typically referred to as the red honey gourami, red flame gourami, or sundown gourami.
The brilliant orange-red color of all of these names, which we’ll discuss in more detail in the following section, is a clear explanation for their existence.
These fish are typically found in slow-moving water that is abundant in vegetation and originate from Bangladesh and India.
II. You would love the fish because…
Red Honey gouramis’ appearance is primarily determined by coloration, which is also the most obvious factor.
The majority of adult males on your body are pale yellowish orange. This is not the case on their fins or throats.
As soon as it reaches their head or stomach, their throat space turns a blueish-silver color.
The majority of their fins are a lighter yellow, while the edges are a deep orange.
The majority of females are silver, with only a light grey on their fins.
These fish have a slight upward tilt to their faces and are slim and streamlined.
The sundown gourami’s fins are typical of the gourami mold.
Their caudal peduncle is reached by their dorsal and anal fins, which begin approximately one-third of the way from their mouths.
They have very small pectoral fins that can be hard to see, especially on the females.
Males also start out this color, but as they get older, they eventually develop the colors that are used for mating.
The Dwarf Gourami is very similar to this little gourami in all of its different colors, though it is typically a little smaller. a member of the Anabantoids who can breathe both dissolved oxygen and oxygen from the air.
This Gourami has long been recommended as a good option for beginners and community tanks due to its durability. It is great for a smaller aquarium because it gets along well with everyone and is almost shy. This fish will thrive in an aquarium that is properly set up and maintained.
III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?
The Red Honey Gourami gourami is a peaceful and shy fish
IV. Species compatibility
- Cory catfish.
- Neon or ember tetras.
- Sparkling gouramis.
- Guppies.
- Small barbs.
- Mollies.
- Zebra danios.
V. How to feed this species?
They feed small bug larvae, crustaceans, and other invertebrates in the wild, similar to betta fish. They are not picky eaters and will consume flakes, nano pellets, Repashy gel food, freeze-dried meals, frozen foods, and live foods.
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| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15 × 20 × 30 cm |
| Family | Osphronemidae |
| Scientific Name | Colisa Lalia |
| Tank size | 15 Gallons |
| Special Diet | Repashy gel food, freeze-dried meals, frozen foods, and live foods. |
| Native To | Pakistan, northern India and Bangladesh. |
| Care Level | Easy to intermediate |
| Max water Temp | 82°F |
| Min Water Temp | 71°F |
| pH Max | 7.5 |
| pH Min | 6.0 |
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