How do you know when a gourami is happy?

You know your gouramis are happy if they show the following signs of being happy and healthy:

Healthy appetite.
Active swimming near the surface.
No injuries or abnormal growths.
No white spots or blemishes.
Clear, normal eyes, that are not cloudy or bulging.
Bright and vibrant scale colors.
Not hiding all the time.

What fish can I keep with gourami?

13 Best Gourami Tank Mates

Panda Corydoras (Corydoras panda)
Glowlight Tetra (Hemigrammus erythrozonus)
Kuhli Loach (Pangio spp.)
Harlequin Rasbora (Trigonostigma heteromorpha)
Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.)
Amano Shrimp (Caridina japonica)
Dwarf Crayfish (Cambarellus sp.)
Mystery Snail (Pomacea bridgesii)

How big do opaline gouramis get?

around six inches
The average opaline gourami size is around six inches in length when fully grown. Most fish are considered “mature” when they reach about three inches. At that point, they are capable of breeding (more on that later).

Are Blue Gouramis aggressive?

Blue gouramis are notoriously aggressive. They along with the golds and kissing fish. You can’t do anything to stop it – it’s their nature. If you were to remove the blue dwarf, most likely he’d start picking on another fish in the tank.

Will gouramis eat other fish?

Most Gouramis, like many other labyrinth fish, are quite timid in nature. At the same time, Gouramis are still somewhat predatorial in nature, although their prey is small. They can occasionally be nippy and will certainly eat anything small enough to fit into their mouth.

Can gouramis live with Rasboras?

Another active and colorful schooling fish, Harlequin Rasboras are a great choice if you’re looking for a fish that adds some life to your aquarium without bothering your Gourami. These little Rasboras don’t need a very large aquarium and have a preference for water conditions that Gouramis will appreciate as well.

What temperature do gouramis like?

79 degrees Fahrenheit
Optimum water temperature for most gourami species is 74–79 degrees Fahrenheit (24–26 degrees Celsius). The water pH should be neutral to slightly acidic, with low hardness. Plant the aquarium well with Cryptocoryne, Java Fern, Vallisneria or other sturdy aquatic vegetation.

What kind of fish is a moonlight gourami?

The common name moonlight gourami describes this peaceful labyrinth fish quite well. Its body is silver-colored with a slightly greenish hue that is not unlike the soft glow of moonlight. Like all labyrinth fish, Trichogaster microlepis has a special organ that allows it to breathe air directly.

How do moonmoonlight gouramis breathe?

Moonlight gouramis are a labyrinth fish, which means that they have a lung like organ that allows them to breathe air. Because of this, they can survive in low oxygen environments that would kill almost any other fish, and can even survive for hours out of water (if they remain moist).

Are Moonlight gouramis invasive?

As it has been bred in captivity in various parts of the world, it has escaped from breeders and become an invasive species in both Singapore and Columbia. This species is also farmed for food in Southeast Asia. Most moonlight gouramis intended for the aquarium market are bred in captivity.

Where do gourami live in the world?

Origin and Distribution. The Moonlight Gourami originates in the tropical areas of Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia. It prefers still or slowly moving waters with plenty of vegetation such as ponds, bogs, swamps, and lakes.