Three spot gourami (Opaline Gourami)

About the Three Spot Gourami

The wild-type fish is brown with faint bars and two dark spots on each side that, along with the eyes, give this fish one of its common names, the Threespot Gourami (Trichopodus trichopterus). The Opaline Gourami has a silvery-blue body with darker markings. The markings often have a bluish tint to them. A planted aquarium with open swimming areas will make this fish most comfortable under your care.

Husbandry & Care

Temperament: Semi-Aggressive

Minimum Tank Size: 40 Gallons

Water Temperature: 75-86 °F

Water pH: 5.5-8.5

Social Group: Solitary in most aquariums due to the risk of breeding and additional male aggression. In larger aquariums, 4+ three spot gourami will thrive within a densely planted space.

Diet: Omnivores; This species will accept most types of commercial pellet/flakes, algae, frozen brine shrimp/bloodworms

Compatible with: Larger short-finned tetras, bristlenose pleco, zebra loaches, Corydoradinae.