Tropical Fish Profiles

Dwarf Gourami (Colisa lalia)

Dwarf Gourami Photo © C.B. Agulto Profile Origin: India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh Behavior: Peaceful, community tropical fish. Temperature: 72–82 °F (22-28 °C) pH: 6.5 – 7.5 Size: 3.5″ (9 cm) Diet: Omnivorous, accepts flakes, vegetation (lettuce, peas, spinach), and freeze-dried or frozen foods. Breeding: Bubble nest builder. Lower water to 6-8 inches, and raise the temperature to 28-30 °C (82 °F). The [...]