Juvenile and adult Giant Gouramies © Sean Evans
Photos taken at Wharf Aquatics
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| Common name: | Giant gourami, Common gourami, Goramy |
| Scientific name: | Osphronemus goramy |
| Synonyms: | (none) |
| Size: | Up to 28" (70cm) |
| Origin: | Southeast Asia |
| Tank setup: | A very large tank (6x2x2'/183x61x61cm minimum for an adult), with minimal robust decor. |
| Compatibility: | Juveniles can be quite territorial, but adults become less aggressive, and can be combined with other large fish. |
| Temperature: | Wide range tolerated: 20-30oC (68-86oF) |
| Water chemistry: | Not critical: soft to medium hard, pH 6.2-7.8 |
| Feeding: | Omnivorous, almost any foods accepted - pellet foods ideal as a staple, include some green foods. |
| Sexing: | The dorsal and anal fins are more pointed in males. |
| Breeding: | Reported to build a bubble nest using plant material. Eggs take about 2 days to hatch.
The male will the eggs and fry. |
| Comments: |
Juveniles of this fish are fairly commonly found for sale, but it should be noted just how large this fish becomes! It will
eventually require a very large tank and an excellent filtration system.
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