Dwarf Gourami
By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.
Dwarf Gourami -- colisa lalia
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Scientific name: Colisa lalia
The Dwarf Gourami grows to two inches and is well-suited to a community tank inhabited by other small, calm fish. This peaceful Indian species is available in several different color varieties. Its colors are most intense in a tank with bright lighting but dark aquascaping and lots of plants.
A water temperature of 72º to 82º Fahrenheit with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5 and moderately soft to somewhat hard water are good. The Dwarf Gourami eats all flake and freeze-dried foods. Vegetable flake foods and occasional feedings of live brine shrimp should be included in its diet.
To learn more about freshwater aquariums, see:
- Aquariums
- Aquarium Basics
- How to Choose Aquarium Equipment
- How to Set Up an Aquarium
- How to Maintain an Aquarium
- How to Choose Aquarium Fish
- How to Care for Aquarium Fish
- Freshwater Aquarium Fish
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