Dwarf Honey Gourami (Trichogaster chuna) – Sweet Temperament and Warm Colors for Peaceful Tanks
Add a splash of subtle beauty to your aquarium with the Dwarf Honey Gourami, a small, peaceful labyrinth fish cherished for its warm golden-orange hues and gentle nature. Ideal for community tanks and planted setups, this species offers calm companionship and graceful movement.
Key Features:
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Warm honey-golden body with subtle iridescence and delicate fins
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Very peaceful and shy – perfect for calm community aquariums or species-only tanks
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Equipped with a labyrinth organ, allowing breathing from the surface
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Thrives in well-planted tanks with plenty of hiding spots and soft lighting
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Small size and easygoing temperament make it ideal for beginners
Care Tips:
Trichogaster chuna prefers stable water conditions with gentle flow and moderate temperature. Floating plants help mimic its natural environment and reduce stress. Provide a varied diet including high-quality flakes, pellets, and occasional live or frozen foods like daphnia or brine shrimp to support vibrant coloration and health.
With its sweet demeanor and warm coloration, the Dwarf Honey Gourami is a delightful, low-maintenance addition to peaceful freshwater aquariums.
Golden Honey Gourami
The honey gourami is typically found in rivers and lakes in its native range of India and Bangladesh. It inhabits areas of thick vegetation in soft and poorly mineralised waters. This fish prefers the top and middle levels of the water like a shiny bowl of golden honey this Gourami has charm and looks! Being a smaller Gourami maxing out at 2.2” they are perfect for a small bedroom tank of 10 gals+. Coming from vegetated soft water they will appreciate plants and tannins.
