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October 24: Arrival of New Fresh Water Fish.

October 24: Arrival of New Marine Water Fish.

 

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Blood Dwarf Gourami

Blood Dwarf Gourami

Scientific Name: Colisa lalia 

Price: Upon Request

Origin: India

Family: Anabantidae

NOT AVAILABLE NOW

Other Names: Dwarf Gourami

 

 

Technical Info

Temperature: 26 - 30 ℃

pH: 6.5 - 7

GH: 5 - 8

Max size: 6 cm

Min Tank size: 80 Ltr

Position in Aqua: Top swimmer

 

Description

This sometimes timid fish is peaceful towards other species and a very good fish for the community aquarium together with other peaceful fishes. The aquarium should be well planted on the sides and the background. Use some floating plants as well to provide areas of shade. The substrate should be dark to bring out the colours of this fish. A regular changing of the water is necessary.

 

Food

The fish is omnivorous. All kinds of food are accepted.

 

Breeding

Breeding is easy. Up to 500 eggs are laid in a bubblenest. After spawning the female should be removed because the male will chase her and kill her. The male takes care of the nest. After 24 hours the eggs hatch and another day later the young fishes are swimming free. Now you should remove the male as well. You can feed the young fishes with small infusoria and sometimes later with baby brine shrimp.

 

Compatible with

Angelfish, Bala Sharks, Clown Loaches, Danios, Dwarf Cichlids, Large Tetras, Mollies, Platies, Rainbowfish

 

Note

It is an ideal community fish that may become somewhat aggressive during courtship. Their delicate trailing pelvic fins are prone to being nipped, so avoid keeping them with known fin nippers.