Gourami | Flame Dwarf Gourami

Scientific Name: Trichogaster Ialius Common Name: Dwarf Gourami, Flame Gourami, Powder Blue Gourami, Red Gourami, Sunset Gourami, Flame Dwarf Gourami Adult Size: 2 inches Life Expectancy: 4 years Habitat: India, West Bengal, Assam, and Bangladesh> Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons Ideal Water Conditions: Temperature Range: 74 - 82°F pH Range: 6 - 8 Water Hardness: 5 - 35 Temperament: Usually peaceful and can be kept with other species that are not too large or aggressive. Other brightly colored species can sometimes cause male gouramis to become aggressive as they are mistaken for rivals. Peaceful, small schooling fish are suitable tank mates as well as most bottom-dwelling fish. Some potential tankmates may include dwarf cichlids, cardinal tetra, or neon tetra. Diet & Nutrition:  In nature, gouramis eat small insects and larvae from the surface of the water and graze on algal growth on plants. In captivity, they will eat flake food, freeze-dried food, frozen foods and vegetable ta