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| Family
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Anabantidae |
| Common name
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Three-spot gourami |
| Origin
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Indo China, Malaysia, Burma, Indonesia |
| Adult size
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(cm) |
(inches) |
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12.7 |
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| Community tank?
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Yes, but not with very small species |
| Food
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Tubifex, water fleas, mosquito larvae, dried food |
| Water
temperature
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20 to
25.5 ° C (68 to 78 ° F) |
| Breeding
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Temperature 26.5 ° C (80 ° F).
One of the easiest gouramis to breed provided the pair are in good condition and of adult size.
The dorsal fin of the male tapers to a point, whilst the female will be fatter in the body with the many hundreds of eggs she is carrying.
Once hatched feed heavily with infusoria and, about the second week, with brine shrimp as well.
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| Additional
information
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Its common name derives from the two dark spots on the body, with the eye making the third.
Swims at all levels in the tank.
Rather spiteful when adult.
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