Flame Dwarf Gourami Ultimate Care Guide, Lifespan, Diet, Tank Mates, Breeding - Trichogaster lalius

Flame Dwarf Gourami Ultimate Care Guide, Lifespan, Diet, Tank Mates, Breeding - Trichogaster lalius:

The Flame Dwarf Gourami is an extremely attractive color-morph of the Dwarf Gourami Trichogaster lalius. It is one of the more "solid" colored varieties. The solid bright red on most of the body is contrasted by a brilliant blue dorsal fin. It notably lacks the vertical striping on the body and fins as found on its parentage. It was developed by breeders selectively pairing specimens for these desirable characteristics and strengthening them over several generations. This magnificent fish makes an outstanding show specimen for the aquarium.

With its bold red and blue coloration it is referred to by a variety of very descriptive common names. Originally it was called the Red Dwarf Gourami or Blushing Gourami. It is now more commonly called Flame Dwarf Gourami, Red Fire Dwarf Gourami, Blood Red Dwarf Gourami, and Neon Red Dwarf Gourami. Other than its coloration however, this fish is the same in all respects as the regular Dwarf Gourami. It stays fairly small with the males reaching only about 3 inches (7.5 cm) in length. The females are a bit smaller at around 2 1/3 inches (6 cm).

Flame Dwarf Gourami Other Names:
Red Fire Dwarf Gourami
Blood Red Dwarf Gourami
Neon Red Dwarf Gourami
Blushing Gourami

- Aquarist Experience Level: Beginner
- Size of fish - inches: 3.5 inches (8.79 cm)
- Minimum Tank Size: 10 gal (38 L)
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Aquarium Hardiness: Very Hardy
- Temperature: 72.0 to 82.0° F (22.2 to 27.8° C)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Actinopterygii
- Order: Perciformes
- Family: Osphronemidae
- Genus: Trichogaster
- Species: lalius

00:00 Intro
01:26 Habitat Distribution Background
02:28 Color, Body Shape And Lifespan
03:21 Fish Keeping Difficulty
03:53 Flame Dwarf Gourami Foods
04:19 Care And Aquarium Setup
06:03 Social Behaviour And Tankmates
07:23 Flame Dwarf Gourami Breeding
08:37 Flame Dwarf Gourami Diseases

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The Flame Dwarf Gourami is an extremely attractive color-morph of the Dwarf Gourami Trichogaster lalius. It is one of the more "solid" colored varieties. The solid bright red on most of the body is contrasted by a brilliant blue dorsal fin. It notably lacks the vertical striping on the body and fins as found on its parentage. It was developed by breeders selectively pairing specimens for these desirable characteristics and strengthening them over several generations. This magnificent fish makes an outstanding show specimen for the aquarium.

Like its parentage this fish is a Labyrinth fish. These are distinguished by their ability to breathe atmospheric oxygen. Like all fish they have gills, but they also have an additional respiratory apparatus called the "labyrinth organ". This gives them the ability to breath oxygen by gulping air at the surface of the water. Another labyrinth fish characteristic this fish displays is that of being a bubble nest builder. In an aquarium with an active male, you can see a cluster of bubbles on the top of the water. Once the female lays the eggs, the male will pick them up in his mouth and put them in his bubble nest and will continue to guard the eggs until they hatch.

This fish makes an excellent choice for the beginning aquarist. It is very hardy as long as its kept in a properly set up aquarium that is regularly maintained. It is undemanding and fairly easy to breed as well. The tank will needs lots of plant cover to provide plenty of places to hide. With its small size a single fish could be kept in a smaller aquarium of at least 5 gallons. However a 10 gallon tank will suit it much better as it allows for a better planted arrangement and the water will be more stable. In a larger tank there will be room for some companions as well.

Being a peaceful fish makes them a good addition to a community tank but they can be a little timid, especially if housed with fish that pester them. Fish that are very active, large or aggressive fish will cause them to withdraw. On the other hand fish that are gaudily colored, like guppies and bettas, as well as other dwarf gouramis, will bring out a territorial aggression in them. The best tankmates are other species of small, peaceful fish.