{"title":"Gouramies","description":"Gouramies are some of our most popular tropical community fish as they are hardy, display well and are generally quite peaceful. They are well suited to a planted tank and tiny species such as Sparkling Gourami are perfect for nano tanks.","products":[{"product_id":"gourami-dwarf-female","title":"Gourami Dwarf - Female","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe dwarf gourami is a peaceful and shy fish. If you have a pair of them, the two fish will often swim together. Dwarf Gourami's prefer a well planted tank, also with some floating plants. It has been selectively bred into various brightly coloured strains. They can sometimes be territorial to other male gourami's, so in a smaller tank it's recommended to keep a single male.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating in India, West Bengal, Assam, and Bangladesh, the dwarf gourami are native to thickly vegetated waters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShop \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/live-fish\/gouramis\" title=\"Coburg Aquarium | Shop gouramis online\"\u003eGouramis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e online delivered with confidence with our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Coburg Aquarium | Shipping \u0026amp; Returns\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/pages\/shipping-returns\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/pages\/shipping-returns\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elivestock guarantee.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: Pictures examples of stock only. Assorted colours supplied.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures of Dwarf Gourami:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales are rounder and have shorter fins and less colour than males\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey have an additional organ which they use to take in oxygen from the waters surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey swim in the top and middle levels of the tank \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful, docile fish that do well in community tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrows to 6-9cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Best Aquarium Size for Gourami's:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe minimum tank size for three dwarf gourami's is 35L. You’ll likely need much larger tanks if you’re planning on introducing some tank mates. They will spend most of their time in the top to middle layer of the water column.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter an Aquarium for your fish? Browse our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/aquariums\"\u003eAquarium Tank Selection here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTank Mate Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe most ideal tank mates for the Dwarf Gourami would be fish that dwell near the bottom of the tank\u003c\/span\u003e. They are a peaceful species that do well in a community aquarium. If keeping multiple gourami's it is best to keep a ratio of 1 male to 2 females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat tank mates include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/live-fish\/gouramis\"\u003eOther Gouramis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/molly-assorted-3?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=41f930cf5\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eMollies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/live-fish\/loaches\"\u003eLoaches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/live-fish\/rasboras\"\u003eRasboras\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/swordtail-assorted-4?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=8b4cf4539\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=39958928392278\" title=\"swordtail freshwater fish - coburg aquariuam\"\u003eSwordtail Fish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/live-fish\/tetras\"\u003eTetras\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGourami's will accept all types of live, frozen, and dry foods. Feed flakes, and pellets, as well as frozen and live foods such as bloodworms, mosquito larvae, brine shrimp, and daphnia.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCheck out our extensive range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/fish-food\" title=\"Coburg Aquarium | Shop Fish Food\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/fish-food\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eaquarium fish foods\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDwarf Gourami Tank Setup:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAquarium Filtration for Dwarf Gourami's\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/filtration\"\u003efiltration system\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis necessary for removal of waste and debris. Gourami's do not like fast or strong water flow. Opt for an aquarium filter suitable for your fish tank size that cleans effectively, but offers the ability to reduce flow. If water current is to strong, use sturdy aquarium plants and ornaments to create areas of reduced water current for refuge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExplore \u003ca title=\"Aquarium filters Coburg Aquarium\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/filtration\/filters\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/filtration\/filters\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eaquarium filtration products here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003eAquarium Lighting for Gourami's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure the lighting is subdued. Light is necessary for the photosynthesis required for the health and growth of all aquarium plants. LED aquarium lighting with dimmable functions enable to you set the appropriate lighting\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeed aquarium lighting? View available \u003ca title=\"Aquarium Lighting Coburg Aquarium\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/fish-lighting\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/fish-lighting\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eaquarium lighting here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Heater \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003efor Dwarf Gourami's\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fish enjoy temperatures between 23 - 27° C. If you are unable to maintain this temperature naturally, use an aquarium heater. Aquarium heaters also stabilize water temperatures.  A thermometer is recommended to monitor the water temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet yourself a new aquarium heater\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/heaters-chillers\" title=\"Coburg Aquarium | Shop aquarium heaters\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/heaters-chillers\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003eAquarium Plants for Dwarf Gourami's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGourami's prefer a planted aquarium to swim in and around the foliage, as well as floating plants that subdue intense lighting\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGourami's are known to eat plants, so you should add resilient plants with firmer leaves to the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Coburg Aquarium | Shop Anubias\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/live-plants\/products\/anubias-assorted-in-terracotta-pot\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnubias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/live-plants\/products\/microsorium-pteropus\" title=\"Coburg Aquarium | Shop Java Fern\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/live-plants\/products\/microsorium-pteropus\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJava Fern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Coburg Aquarium | Shop cryptocorynes\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/cryptocoryne-brown-wendtii-in-terracotta-pot?_pos=8\u0026amp;_sid=52cae3ad6\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrytocorynes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Coburg Aquarium | Shop Bacopa\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/live-plants\/products\/bacopa-1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBacopa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInterested in live plants for your aquarium? View our range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Live Plants for aquariums Coburg Aquarium\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/live-plants\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/live-plants\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elive aquarium plants here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p22\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003eAquarium Decorations \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003efor Dwarf Gourami's\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDecorations of personal preference can be used in aquarium with gourami's. Ensure there is structure for your Gourami's to hide and rest around that breaks up water flow. Rock and driftwood mimic natural environments, while resin ornaments add character and design to an aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eView our large range of \u003ca title=\"aquarium decorations Coburg Aquarium\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/fish-decorations\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/fish-decorations\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eaquarium decorations here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003eAquarium Substrate for Dwarf Gourami's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse sand or a dark, fine gravel for the tank’s substrate\u003c\/span\u003e. If keeping a planted aquarium, consider the use of nutrient rich substrates such as aqua-soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/fish-decorations\/substrate-rocks\"\u003eA variety of Substrates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare available at Coburg Aquarium. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Coburg Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"4-6cm","offer_id":28353340768342,"sku":"F549","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1561\/7366\/products\/GouramiDwarf-Female.jpg?v=1661929759"},{"product_id":"paradise-fish-apricot","title":"Paradise Fish Apricot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Paradise Fish, also known as the Macropodus opercularis or Apricot Paradise Fish, is a beautiful and lively freshwater fish that can be a great addition to your aquarium.  Tolerates a wide range of temperatures and water conditions. A good fish for mosquito control in outdoor patio water features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures Of Apricot Paradise Fish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginated from Southeast Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMales develop very long finnage and become more brightly coloured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSimilar to bettas indisposition, male paradise fish generally do not get along together unless the tank is very large with lots of decor for hiding and retreat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife Span : 8-9 yrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApricot Paradise Fish : Care, Diet and Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Best Aquarium Size for Apricot Paradise Fish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide a minimum tank size of 30 liters for a single Paradise Fish. If you plan to keep a pair or a small group, a larger tank of 120 liters or more is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eApricot Paradise Fish Tank Mate Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParadise fish are not good tank mates with fish their size, in fact, they are downright nasty, they rip tails and sometimes kill other smaller fish. They really prefer to live alone, but will accept some other species of fish as long as they are larger and non-aggressive, like Gouramis, and some species of catfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding：\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paradise Fish are omnivorous and will accept a variety of foods. Offer a balanced diet consisting of high-quality flake or pellet food as a staple. Supplement their diet with live or frozen foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, and small insects to provide enrichment and enhance their coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApricot Paradise Fish Tank Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a fine gravel or sand substrate to mimic their natural environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Include live or artificial plants to provide hiding spots and create a natural feel. Paradise Fish appreciate dense vegetation, so consider adding floating plants as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHiding Places:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add caves, driftwood, or other suitable structures to create hiding places for your fish. This helps reduce stress and provides territorial boundaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration and Water Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse a quality filtration system to maintain water quality and remove waste. A combination of mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration is ideal.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Coburg Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"5-7cm","offer_id":28353496612950,"sku":"F915","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1561\/7366\/products\/Apricot_Paradisefish_01.jpg?v=1576537414"},{"product_id":"dwarf-gourami-assorted-special-4-for-30","title":"Dwarf Gourami - Assorted Special (4 for $50)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe dwarf gourami is a peaceful and shy fish. If you have a pair of them, the two fish will often swim together. Dwarf Gourami's prefer a well planted tank, also with some floating plants. It has been selectively bred into various brightly coloured strains. They can sometimes be territorial to other male gourami's, so in a smaller tank it's recommended to keep a single male.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating in India, West Bengal, Assam, and Bangladesh, the dwarf gourami are native to thickly vegetated waters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShop \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/live-fish\/gouramis\" title=\"Coburg Aquarium | Shop gouramis online\"\u003eGouramis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e online delivered with confidence with our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Coburg Aquarium | Shipping \u0026amp; Returns\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/pages\/shipping-returns\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/pages\/shipping-returns\"\u003elivestock guarantee.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: Pictures examples of stock only. Assorted colours supplied.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures of Dwarf Gourami:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMales are larger and brighter than females and have more pointed fins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey have an additional organ which they use to take in oxygen from the waters surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey swim in the top and middle levels of the tank \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful, docile fish that do well in community tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrows to 6-9cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Best Aquarium Size for Gourami's:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe minimum tank size for three dwarf gourami's is 35L. You’ll likely need much larger tanks if you’re planning on introducing some tank mates. They will spend most of their time in the top to middle layer of the water column.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter an Aquarium for your fish? Browse our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/aquariums\"\u003eAquarium Tank Selection here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTank Mate Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe most ideal tank mates for the Dwarf Gourami would be fish that dwell near the bottom of the tank\u003c\/span\u003e. They are a peaceful species that do well in a community aquarium. If keeping multiple gourami's it is best to keep a ratio of 1 male to 2 females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat tank mates include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/live-fish\/gouramis\"\u003eOther Gouramis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/molly-assorted-3?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=41f930cf5\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eMollies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/live-fish\/loaches\"\u003eLoaches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/live-fish\/rasboras\"\u003eRasboras\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/swordtail-assorted-4?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=8b4cf4539\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=39958928392278\" title=\"swordtail freshwater fish - coburg aquariuam\"\u003eSwordtail Fish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/live-fish\/tetras\"\u003eTetras\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGourami's will accept all types of live, frozen, and dry foods. Feed flakes, and pellets, as well as frozen and live foods such as bloodworms, mosquito larvae, brine shrimp, and daphnia.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCheck out our extensive range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/fish-food\" title=\"Coburg Aquarium | Shop Fish Food\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/fish-food\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eaquarium fish foods\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDwarf Gourami Tank Setup:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAquarium Filtration for Dwarf Gourami's\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/filtration\"\u003efiltration system\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis necessary for removal of waste and debris. Gourami's do not like fast or strong water flow. Opt for an aquarium filter suitable for your fish tank size that cleans effectively, but offers the ability to reduce flow. If water current is to strong, use sturdy aquarium plants and ornaments to create areas of reduced water current for refuge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExplore \u003ca title=\"Aquarium filters Coburg Aquarium\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/filtration\/filters\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/filtration\/filters\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eaquarium filtration products here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003eAquarium Lighting for Gourami's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure the lighting is subdued. Light is necessary for the photosynthesis required for the health and growth of all aquarium plants. LED aquarium lighting with dimmable functions enable to you set the appropriate lighting\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeed aquarium lighting? View available \u003ca title=\"Aquarium Lighting Coburg Aquarium\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/fish-lighting\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/fish-lighting\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eaquarium lighting here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Heater \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003efor Dwarf Gourami's\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fish enjoy temperatures between 23 - 27° C. If you are unable to maintain this temperature naturally, use an aquarium heater. Aquarium heaters also stabilize water temperatures.  A thermometer is recommended to monitor the water temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet yourself a new aquarium heater\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/heaters-chillers\" title=\"Coburg Aquarium | Shop aquarium heaters\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/heaters-chillers\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003eAquarium Plants for Dwarf Gourami's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGourami's prefer a planted aquarium to swim in and around the foliage, as well as floating plants that subdue intense lighting\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGourami's are known to eat plants, so you should add resilient plants with firmer leaves to the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Coburg Aquarium | Shop Anubias\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/live-plants\/products\/anubias-assorted-in-terracotta-pot\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnubias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/live-plants\/products\/microsorium-pteropus\" title=\"Coburg Aquarium | Shop Java Fern\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/live-plants\/products\/microsorium-pteropus\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJava Fern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Coburg Aquarium | Shop cryptocorynes\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/cryptocoryne-brown-wendtii-in-terracotta-pot?_pos=8\u0026amp;_sid=52cae3ad6\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrytocorynes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Coburg Aquarium | Shop Bacopa\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/live-plants\/products\/bacopa-1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBacopa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInterested in live plants for your aquarium? View our range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Live Plants for aquariums Coburg Aquarium\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/live-plants\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/live-plants\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elive aquarium plants here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p22\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003eAquarium Decorations \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003efor Dwarf Gourami's\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDecorations of personal preference can be used in aquarium with gourami's. Ensure there is structure for your Gourami's to hide and rest around that breaks up water flow. Rock and driftwood mimic natural environments, while resin ornaments add character and design to an aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eView our large range of \u003ca title=\"aquarium decorations Coburg Aquarium\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/fish-decorations\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/fish-decorations\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eaquarium decorations here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003eAquarium Substrate for Dwarf Gourami's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse sand or a dark, fine gravel for the tank’s substrate\u003c\/span\u003e. If keeping a planted aquarium, consider the use of nutrient rich substrates such as aqua-soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/fish-decorations\/substrate-rocks\"\u003eA variety of Substrates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare available at Coburg Aquarium. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Coburg Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"4-5cm","offer_id":28354908651606,"sku":"F550X","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1561\/7366\/files\/CoburgAquariumDwarfGourmis_3_15aa396e-de5e-49df-a127-1104b73c0827.jpg?v=1695958840"}],"url":"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/gouramies\/coldwater.oembed","provider":"Coburg Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}