Description
Croaking Gourami is a freshwater fish of the gourami family. They are capable of producing a "croaking" noise using their pectoral fins. They are timid and shy specimens and may take a while to get comfortable in your tank.
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Features of Croaking Gourami:
- They are freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia.
- Coloration is highly variable, ranging from pale brown and green to dark purple with black or red spots on the fins
- Croaking gouramis are capable of producing an audible grunting noise by their pectoral fins
Croaking Gourami : Care, Diet and Tank Mates
The Best Aquarium Size:
The minimum tank size for croaking gouramis is 40L. Increase the tank size whenever you add new fish and aquatic plants. Opt for an elongated tank shape. Also, the tank must have a lid to avoid them jump out of the tank.
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Croaking Gourami Food:
Croaking Gourami will accept all types of live, frozen, and pack food. Feed flakes, and pellets, as well as frozen and live foods such as bloodworms, mosquito larvae, brine shrimp, and daphnia.
Tank Mate Compatibility:
Croaking Gouramis are compatible with most similar-sized, peaceful species. Avoid active and aggressive fish such as cichlids. No fin-nippers as well. Great tank mates include:
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Croaking Gourami Tank Setup:
Aquarium Filter and Pump
A filtration system is necessary. Try to add a gentle air-powered filtration such as a sponge filter. A power filter is not appropriate for a 30 to 110 liters gourami fish tank.
Aquatic Plants for Croaking Gourami
Croaking Gouramis are shy and they like to live in a densely planted environment. Put some rooting and floating plants in your fish tank will make them feel safe and secure.
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Decorations for Croaking Gourami
You can add some Aquarium Ornaments such as: rocks, driftwood, and decor to provide enough hiding places and break up any strong water currents in your aquarium.
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Aquarium Lights and Lighting
Ensure the lighting is subdued. Light is necessary for the photosynthesis required for the health and growth of all aquarium plants. LED Aquarium lights could be a good choice.
Aquarium Substrate
Use sand or a dark, fine gravel for the tank substrate. A variety of Substrates are available at Coburg Aquarium Online Shop
