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Dwarf Gourami


A color variety of Dwarf Gourami
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Flame Gourami
The Flame or Neon Gourami is a
color variety of the Dwarf Gourami.
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Species/genus:   Colisa lalia
 
Origin:   India
 
Temp:  75-86°F (24-30°C)
 
pH:   around neutral
dH:   medium, not critical
 
Temperament:   Usually peaceful, but there is the occasional rogue male that is downright mean, or just plain crazy.
 
Adult Size:   2in   (5cm)
 
Minimum Tank Size:   2 gallon
 
Feeding:   Thrives on flakes
 
Breeding:   Bubblenest builder. Spawning is simular to Bettas except the fry are very small and will require infusoria or egglayer tube food for the first 2-3 days.
Read more about Fry Food.
 
Comments:    An extremely colorful fish. Multiple color varieties now exist. But only the males have the vivid coloration, females are rather plain in comparision.
 





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