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| Family: |
Osphronemidae |
| Species: |
Osphronemus goramy |
| Common Name: |
Giant gourami |
| Size: |
Up to 32 inches (70 cm) |
| Note: |
Should not be considered a home aquarium fish, young
are sometimes seen for sale and caution should taken before purchasing.
It is unfair to subject any animal to less than ideal living conditions.
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| Habitat: |
ASIA: probably limited to Sumatra, Borneo, Java,
the Malay Peninsula, Thailand and Indochina (Mekong basin). |
| Min Tank Size: |
At least 125 gallons for young, public aquarium
for mature specimens. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, eats anything! |
| Behavior: |
Becomes aggressive with size. |
| Water: |
Temperature of 68°F to 86°F (20°-30° C) ,pH range:
6.5 – 8.0; dH range: 5 - 25. |
| Care: |
Easy. |
| Communities: |
Should be kept by themselves or very large cichlids
and catfish. |
| Suitability: |
Poor, grows to large for most home aquaria. |
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