Golden Gourami (Trichopodus trichopterus)
The Golden Gourami is a vibrant and striking freshwater fish known for its golden-yellow body and delicate, flowing fins. This peaceful species is a variation of the Three Spot Gourami and shares many of the same characteristics, including its peaceful temperament and adaptability. Golden Gouramis are hardy and easy to care for, making them ideal for community aquariums. They enjoy calm waters and well-planted tanks, where they can swim gracefully and explore their environment. Their serene nature and stunning color make them a beautiful addition to any peaceful tank setup.
Need to Know:
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Recommended For: Community tanks with peaceful or semi-aggressive fish
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Minimum Tank Size: 75 litres
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Temperature Range: 24-28°C
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pH Range: 6.0-7.5
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Recommended School Size: Can be kept singly or in pairs
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Compatibility: Peaceful to semi-aggressive; avoid fin-nipping species
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Max Size: 12 cm
Shipping Disclaimer:
All fish are shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier (Sometimes same day, location dependant). We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care.
Special Requests:
If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accomodate them. Please note we can not always accomodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into seperate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.
Rural Shipping:
Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Fish will be shipped to your nearest agent and they will call you when they arrive. Please ensure you provide your mobile number when ordering.