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Fish Database: Honey Gourami - Trichogaster chuna

Aquarium requirements

Aquarium suitability: 4/5
Sociability rating: 8/10
Area of tank: All
Aquarium water conditions: 6-8, vs,s,m,h
Temperature: 22 - 28C
Feeding: Flake, frozen, live foods
Minimum tank size: 45cm
Min / Max number in tank: Min 2

Fish fact file

Family: Osphronemidae (Gouramies)
Synonyms: Trichopodus chuna, T. sota, Trichogaster sota, Colisa sota, C. chuna
Other common names: Sunset Gourami
Origin: Asia; Northeast India, Bangladesh
Natural habitat: Vegetated pools, swamps, ditches, rice fields and some rivers and lakes
Size: 6cm
Behavior: Peaceful, timid
Breeding: Bubble nester, pairs will become territorial during breeding.
Natural water conditions: pH 6-8, soft to hard
Sexing: Males are brighter coloured, females are more yellow-brown. Almost impossible to tell in some bred colour forms

Fish code No.1709

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The Honey Gourami is a peaceful and attractive little fish that can only be properly kept in a community of very peaceful fish, it is timid and easily stressed by boisterous fish. A mature tank with good water quality is recommended, as is varied feeding and plenty of hiding spots amongst plants. A few different colour forms are available, the two fish at the top have natural colouration whilst the fish pictured at the bottom is a red form often described as 'red sunset honey gourami'. The natural form is a brown-yellow colour and is arguably more attractive. When in good condition, males will exhibit a strong dark patch under the throat and a much lighter dorsal fin. Although peaceful, a breeding pair will become territorial over a small area. An excellent aquarium fish for well-planted, very peaceful communities.

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