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| Family
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Anabantidae |
| Common name
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Honey gourami |
| Origin
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India |
| Adult size
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(cm) |
(inches) |
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4.45 |
1.75
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| Community tank?
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Yes, with small, peaceful species.
Provide plants as cover.
Very shy.
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| Food
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Tubifex, dried food |
| Water
temperature
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24 to
26.5 ° C (75 to 80 ° F) |
| Breeding
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Difficult.
Temperature 28 ° C (82 ° F).
Bubble nester.
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| Additional
information
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When young, these fish are not particularly colourful, but the male gradually develops a rich golden-yellow colour in the dorsal fin and a salmon-pink colour over much of the body.
Adult females are much less bright, with a dark stripe running along the side of the body.
A peaceful fish.
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| Availability |
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