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| Common name - (Dwarf) Gourami | Beginner fish |
| Latin name - Colisa Lalia | Middle swimming fish |
| Group name - Anabantid | A hardy fish |
| Family name - Belontiidae |
| Size - Up to 5cm (2in) | Origin - India |
| Temp - 72-82F or 22-28C | PH - 6.5-7.5 (more or less neutral) |
| Food - Omnivorous : vegatable matter, live foods, flake | |
SPECIES SPECIFIC INFO
The Dwarf Gourami is another popular fish for beginners as it is peaceful and therefore good in a community tank. However, they are not peaceful towards each other so are best kept in pairs. Good water filtration is essential to this species as poor water quality will mean this fish will be prone to catching disease.
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