New Blog 1: Dwarf Gourami

Thursday 1 November 2012

Dwarf Gourami

Most dwarf gouramis live for about four years but with proper care can live longer. Dwarf gouramis are peaceful fish, sometimes they can become aggressive, they do well in most community aquaria. They require a tank that is at least 5 gallons (10 gallons is much better). They are usually found swimming on the middle to top regions of the aquarium. This is not surprising since, like all gouramis, the dwarf gourami is a labyrinth fish. That is, dwarf gouramis can breathe oxygen from the air through their labyrinth organ (like the betta) if necessary. It is important, therefore that the surface of the water be exposed to fresh air. This is usually accomplished by using a hood that allows air ventilation. If you are using good air pumps, this is not always needed, since the air pumps will refresh the air above the water