© Sean Evans
Photo taken at Wharf Aquatics
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| Common name: | Giant red fin gourami, Red-tail gourami |
| Scientific name: | Osphronemus laticlavius |
| Synonyms: | (none) |
| Size: | Up to 20" (50cm) |
| Origin: | Southeast Asia |
| Tank setup: | A very large tank (5x2x2'/153x61x61cm minimum for an adult), with minimal robust decor. |
| Compatibility: | Can be territorial, combine with other large robust fish. |
| Temperature: | 22-28oC (72-82oF) |
| 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. May eat small fish. |
| Sexing: | Unknown |
| Breeding: | Unknown - likely to be similar to the Giant gourami (O. goramy) |
| Comments: |
This species was described relatively recently, in the 1990's, and has previously been rare in the aquarium trade.
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