🐟 Flame Dwarf Gourami (Trichogaster lalius)
🐟 Flame Dwarf Gourami (Trichogaster lalius)
Freshwater Gourami • Bright Red Color Morph • Nano Community Fish • Planted Aquarium Fish
📋 The Flame Dwarf Gourami (Trichogaster lalius) is a vibrant freshwater species prized for its Intense Red-Orange Coloration with Subtle Blue Accents.
This compact and peaceful fish is ideal for smaller aquariums, bringing strong color contrast to planted setups.
As a labyrinth fish, it can breathe atmospheric air, allowing it to thrive in a variety of conditions.
With proper care, it thrives as a Bright Colorful Centerpiece Fish for Nano Community Aquariums.
💡 Highlights
🔥 Flame Red Coloration: Bright red-orange body
🐟 Compact Size: Ideal for nano aquariums
🌿 Planted Tank Friendly: Perfect for aquascapes
💨 Labyrinth Fish: Breathes atmospheric air
💚 Peaceful Nature: Great for community tanks
🧾 A Quick Look at the Flame Dwarf Gourami
📛 Common Name: Flame Dwarf Gourami
🔬 Scientific Name: Trichogaster lalius
👨👩👧 Family: Osphronemidae
🌍 Origin: South Asia (selectively bred variant)
📏 Max Size: 6–7 cm (≈ 2.4–2.8″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24–28 °C (≈ 75–82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Beginner–Intermediate
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🌿 Planted Tank Safe: ✅ Yes
🏠 Min Tank Size: 40 L (≈ 10 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Mid • Top
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ No
⏳ Lifespan: 3–5 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore
🐣 Reproduction: Bubble nest builder
