Make sure that your filter can cycle the tank efficiently to prevent a buildup of ammonia and nitrates. These fish can also suffer from parasitic skin flukes, fungal problems, Velvet disease, dropsy , and more.
The good news is that all of these conditions are easily avoidable with proper tank maintenance. Dull coloration can indicate metabolic stress caused by diseases. If you notice a blue gourami suffering from disease, quarantine them immediately and provide over-the-counter medications to bring them back to good health.
This species is very easy to please when it comes to food! They are natural omnivores that willingly accept most food products. Blue gourami do just fine on balanced algae-based dry flakes or pellets. However, you can always supplement their diet with higher quality foods as well. They enjoy live, frozen, or freeze-dried snacks. Brine shrimp, tubifex worms, and bloodworms are all great choices. This will improve their nutrient intake, enhance their color, and provide them with a great source of enrichment.
Blue gouramis are usually quite peaceful. However, you may encounter some in-fighting with groups or pairs. Males tend to get a bit territorial this is especially true in smaller tanks. After breeding, males can exhibit some aggressive behaviors towards females as well. Aside from those minor issues, blue gouramis are pretty easy-going.
They will explore the tank and may occasionally nip at plants to eat some algae. These freshwater fish stay towards the top of the tank, so you can also observe them taking in sips of air from time to time! The territorial behavior we mentioned earlier can extend to tank mates of a different species as well. To be clear, blue gouramis can definitely thrive in a community tank.
However, you have to choose their tank mates carefully. Avoid any species that are smaller than the blue gourami. You should also keep larger fish away, as these gouramis tend to get skittish.
The breeding process for blue gouramis can be fascinating to watch. These fish are egg-layers that like to produce bubble nests. The kissing action is actually an act of aggression. Betta sp. The Mahachai Betta is one of the newest additions to the Betta world. From: Tom I recently bought some three spot gouramis in both the blue and gold colors.
I think these are great fish to have. I work in the fish department at a local pet store and recommend gouramis to people that want a bigger fish that's not too aggresive. This is a great site. Keep up the good work. From: Nick These are very cool fish. When I bought it at the pet store I actually asked for a different guorami but the guy put one of these in the bag and I ended up keeping it.
As far as I can tell it is a relatively peaceful fish, only getting aggresive towards the smaller fish during feeding times. From: PaleolithNick Be aware that it's not only the males which can be aggressive. We recently had to move a non-spawning female into a separate tank by herself because she was aggresive to a smaller male blue in the same tank. From: Scotti I have four female opaline gouramis in my tropical community tank.
I purchased the gouramis 15 months ago when they were babies, as well as the majority of fish within the same time frame. Blue gouramis are among the hardiest aquarium fish on the market. A color variation of the three spot gourami, they sport only two spots—one in the center of the body and a second at the caudal pentacle beginning of the tail. Where is the third spot? It's the eye! Usually silvery blue, their colors change considerably with their moods.
During spawning, they acquire a much deeper blue hue. The opaline or cosby hybrid variation lacks spots, has a darker blue marbling, and is rarely available for sale. Common Names: Blue gourami, gold gourami, opaline gourami, cosby gourami, giant gourami, siamese gourami. This widespread species occurs naturally throughout southeast Asia.
The blue gourami frequents shallow lowland marshes, swamps, and peatlands, but may also be found in streams and canals or, during flood season, in flooded forests. The blue gourami, which is usually whitish-blue, is a natural color variation of the brown or lavender gourami.
It has two spots—one in the center of its body and the other at the base of the tail. If these spots start to fade, it's likely your fish is experiencing metabolic stress caused by overcrowding or poor water conditions.
The species has a long, flattened body with large, rounded fins as well as a labyrinth organ that allow them to breathe air directly. Adult males reach up to five inches in length and females are slightly larger. The scientific name trichopterus is derived from the Greek words trichiasis hairy and pteron wing , referring to their long, hair-like pelvic fins in which touch-sensitive cells are located.
Blue gouramis are territorial and can clash with certain species. Avoid dwarf gouramis , guppies, goldfish, angelfish, and bettas. Better options include tetras, loaches, danios, mollies, platies, barbs, and scavenger catfish. Select species of a similar size to the blue gouramis to avoid aggressive behaviors. Blue gouramis are one of the hardiest of the gourami family. Allow the tank to cycle for at least ten days. However, you should know that it can take up to two months for a tank to cycle fully.
Test the aquarium water every day or two until the ammonia and nitrite levels fall to zero and nitrate levels are under 20ppm or thereabouts. Now you can add a few small fish to your tank! Blue gouramis are extremely hardy and not prone to many diseases. However, poor water quality, an incorrect diet, and stress are all major causes of sickness in aquarium fish. Blue gouramis are generally pretty chilled-out dudes in the tank, swimming slowly around the mid to upper area of the water column.
Health Issue. Symptoms or Causes. Recommended Action. Ich White Spot Disease. Ich is also commonly known as White Spot disease and is caused by a species of aquatic parasite.
Fish with Ich develop a scattering of little white spots on the gills, fins, and body, and usually flash or rub themselves against solid objects in the aquarium. Elevate the water temperature to 82 o F for three days. Simultaneously, treat the tank with an OTC Ich medication. The term flukes is used to describe various species of external fish parasites.
Treat the fish tank with an antiparasitic drug. Fungal infections. Quarantine any infected fish, and treat with antifungal treatment. Bacterial infections. Bloody, shredded fins, red areas, sores, and ulcers on the body. Treat the tank with antibacterial medicine. Fungal infection. Set up a shallow spawning tank of 10 to 20 gallons, using plenty of lush planting. Elevate the tank temperature to 80 o Fahrenheit, and offer the fish a diet of live, high protein food to bring them into spawning condition.
The male fish will build a large bubble nest. Once the nest is complete, the male will court the female, eventually mating with her. When the eggs are deposited, the male transfers them to the bubble nest and will guard them until the eggs hatch.
Once spawning is complete, remove the female, as the male will become aggressive toward her. When the fry are free-swimming, remove the male or he might eat the fry.
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