Dwarf Gourami (Trichogaster lalius)

Also known as Flame Dwarf Gourami, Neon Blue Dwarf Gourami, Powder Blue Gourami, Red Dwarf Gourami, Red Fire Dwarf Gourami, Red Flame Gourami, Red Lalia, Sky Blue Dwarf Gourami, Striped Dwarf Gourami, Sunset Dwarf Gourami, Sunset Gourami

Description

Also known as Flame Dwarf Gourami, Neon Blue Dwarf Gourami, Powder Blue Gourami, Red Dwarf Gourami, Red Fire Dwarf Gourami, Red Flame Gourami, Red Lalia, Sky Blue Dwarf Gourami, Striped Dwarf Gourami, Sunset Dwarf Gourami, Sunset Gourami.

Found close to vegetation, in slow moving waters, of lakes and streams.
They feed on algae, small invertebrates and plants.
Length - 8.8cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread Asia

Smallest of all Gourami's.

Popular in the aquarium trade. These fish can vary greatly in colour. Ref: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/4774

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