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Trichopsis vittata (Croaking Gourami)

Family: Osphronemidae
Distribution: Trichopsis vittata, commonly known as the Croaking Gourami, is a freshwater species found in Borneo, Java, and Sumatra and from Thailand to Vietnam.  It is generally found in stagnant waters with plenty of floating vegetation, particularly throughout the middle and lower areas of the Mekong.
PH: 6.0 – 8.0
Temperature: 22°C – 28C (71 [...]

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Trichopsis pumila (Pygmy Gourami)

Family: Osphronemidae
Distribution: Trichopsis pumila, commonly known as the Pygmy Gourami, is a benthopelagic freshwater species found in areas of Thailand and Laos, through to Indonesia.  It is generally found in ditches, peats and small ponds, but particularly in stagnant waters with plenty of floating vegetation.
PH: 6.0 – 7.0
Temperature: 25°C – 28C (77 – 82F)
Hardness: [...]

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Trichogaster microlepis (Moonlight Gourami)

Family: Osphronemidae
Distribution: Trichogaster microlepis, commonly known as the Moonlight Gourami, is a freshwater species found originally in the Mekong in Vietnam and Cambodia, and in the Chao Phraya basin.  It has since been introduced to Thailand’s Mekong basin.  It is found in sluggish, heavily vegetated waters and in swamps and ponds.
PH: 6.0 – 7.0
Temperature: [...]

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Trichogaster leeri (Pearl Gourami)

Family: Osphronemidae
Distribution: Trichogaster leeri, commonly known as the Pearl Gourami, is a freshwater species found in Thailand, Borneo, Sumatra and Malaysia; it is mostly distributed in acidic, lowland swamps.
PH: 6.0 – 8.0
Temperature: 25°C – 28C (77 – 82F)
Hardness: 5 – 15 dH

Description: Trichogaster leeri can reach a length of 13 cm in [...]

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Sphaerichthys osphromenoides (Chocolate Gourami)

Family: Osphronemidae
Distribution: Sphaerichthys osphromenoides, sometimes known as Chocolate Gourami, is a freshwater species found in Sumatra, Borneo and Malaya; it is restricted to peats. 
PH: 4.0 – 6.0
Temperature: 24°C – 27C (75 – 81F)
Hardness: 0 – 4 dH

Description: Sphaerichthys osphromenoides can reach a maximum length of around 7 cm. This species is [...]

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Colisa chuna (Honey Gourami)

Family: Osphronemidae
Distribution: Colisa chuna, known commonly as Honey Gourami, is an Asian freshwater species found mostly in pools, ponds and inundated fields.  It is distributed in the rivers and lakes of India and Bangladesh.
PH: 6.0 – 8.0
Temperature: 22°C – 28°C (72 – 82F)
Hardness: 5 – 19 dH

Description: Colisa chuna fish usually reach a [...]

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Colisa fasciata (Banded Gourami)

Family: Osphronemidae
Distribution: Colisa fasciata, better known as Banded Gourami, is an Asian freshwater species distributed in the Asian countries of India, Nepal, Pakistan,   Bangladesh and upper Myanmar.  It can usually be found in ponds, lakes, large rivers and estuaries; it has an affinity for weedy environments.
PH: 6.0 – 7.5
Temperature: 22°C – 28°C (72 – [...]

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Colisa labiosa (Thick-Lipped Gourami)

Family: Osphronemidae
Distribution: Colisa labiosa, better known as Thick-Lipped Gourami, is an Asian freshwater species with its origins in the shady waters of Burma and Indo-China.  This species is distributed mainly in the rivers of South Myanmar.
PH: 6.0 – 7.5
Temperature: 22°C – 28°C (72 – 82F)
Hardness: 4 – 10 dH

Description: Colisa labiosa can reach [...]

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Colisa lalia (Dwarf Gourami)

Family: Osphronemidae
Distribution: Colisa lalia, better known as Dwarf Gourami, is a popular freshwater species with its origins in Pakistan, Bangladesh and India.  This species likes to reside in vegetation-heavy lakes and slow streams.
PH: 6.0 – 8.0
Temperature: 25°C – 28°C (77 – 82F)
Hardness: 4 – 10 dH

Description: Colisa lalia can reach a maximum length [...]

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Betta splendens (Siamese Fighting Fish)

Family: Osphronemidae
Distribution: Betta splendens, or Siamese Fighting Fish, is a well-known species distributed throughout Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, parts of China, and Vietnam, particularly in the Mekong basin.  It is typically found in floodplains, rice paddies and medium to large rivers.
PH: 6.0 – 8.0
Temperature: 24°C – 30°C (77 – 86F)
Hardness: 5 – 19 dH
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Trichogaster microlepis (Moonlight Gourami)

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Colisa lalia (Dwarf Gourami)

Colisa lalia (Neon Blue Dwarf Gourami)
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Trichogaster trichopterus (Three-spot, Blue, Opaline, Gold Gourami)

Family: Osphronemidae
Distribution: Trichogaster trichopterus, commonly known as the Three-spot,  Blue or Gold Gourami, is a benthopelagic freshwater species found originally in the Mekong basin in Yunnan, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam.  It is generally found in marshes, swamps, lowland wetlands, and in shallow, sluggish water with plenty of vegetation.
PH: 6.0 – 8.0
Temperature: 22°C – [...]

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Betta splendens (Siamese Fighting Fish)

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