Honey Dwarf Gourami

🐠 Honey Dwarf Gourami Care Guide

Common Name: Honey Gourami, Sunset Gourami
Scientific Name: Trichogaster chuna
Size: 1.5–2 inches (4–5 cm)
Lifespan: 4–6 years

🔹 Temperament & Behavior

• Peaceful, shy, and gentle—great for community tanks.
• Males display brighter colors (golden-orange) and may flare at each other during breeding but are far less aggressive than other gouramis.
• Prefer to swim in the middle and upper areas of the tank.

🔹 Tank Requirements

• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons for a pair; larger if keeping with other fish.
• Water Parameters:
• Temp: 75–82 °F (24–28 °C)
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Hardness: 4–15 dGH
• Aquascape: Planted tank with floating plants, calm water flow, and plenty of hiding spots.

🔹 Tankmates

• Ideal with small peaceful species: rasboras, tetras, corydoras, small loaches, and shrimp.
• Avoid fin-nippers (tiger barbs) or larger aggressive fish.

🔹 Diet

• Omnivore: enjoys micro-pellets, flake food, frozen/live foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia).
• Supplement with vegetable matter for balance.

🔹 Breeding

• Bubble nest builder.
• Male will court female and guard the nest.
• Provide floating plants and shallow warm water for successful spawning.

✨ Fun fact: The Honey Gourami is one of the few gouramis that stays truly peaceful, making it one of the best beginner gouramis compared to the more aggressive Dwarf Gourami (Trichogaster lalius).