Honey gourami (Trichogaster chuna)

Scientific name: Trichogaster chuna Hamilton, 1822

The Honey gourami (Trichogaster chuna) is a freshwater fish of the family Osphronemidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–28°C (72–82°F). Native range: Asia, India and Bangladesh.

Honey gourami care at a glance

Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

Biology

Inhabits pools, ditches, inundated fields, ponds and beels. Occurs in rivers and lakes with vegetation. Aquarium keeping: minimum aquarium size 60 cm.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Trichogaster chuna
Family: Osphronemidae (Gouramies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 7.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: India and Bangladesh.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)