🐟 Honey Gourami (Trichogaster chuna)
🐟 Honey Gourami (Trichogaster chuna)
Freshwater Gourami • Peaceful Labyrinth Fish • Nano Community Fish • Planted Tank Favorite
📋 The Honey Gourami (Trichogaster chuna) is a small, peaceful labyrinth fish admired for its warm honey-gold coloration and calm temperament.
In aquariums, it functions as a Gentle Mid-Upper Level Display Fish, ideal for planted community tanks with slow flow and stable conditions.
Males develop deeper orange tones during breeding, adding seasonal visual intensity to aquascapes.
With proper care, it thrives as a Peaceful Nano Community Centerpiece Fish in well-maintained freshwater aquariums.
💡 Highlights
✨ Warm Honey-Gold Coloration: Soft golden-orange body
🐟 Compact Nano Gourami: Perfect for smaller aquariums
🌿 Planted Tank Specialist: Thrives in lush aquascapes
🧠 Labyrinth Breather: Can breathe atmospheric air
🏠 Community Friendly: Compatible with peaceful species
🧾 A Quick Look at the Honey Gourami
📛 Common Name: Honey Gourami
🔬 Scientific Name: Trichogaster chuna
👨👩👧 Family: Osphronemidae
🌍 Origin: India & Bangladesh
📏 Max Size: 5–6 cm (≈ 2.0–2.4″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24–28 °C (≈ 75–82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Beginner
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🌿 Planted Tank Safe: ✅ Yes
🏠 Min Tank Size: 60 L (≈ 15 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Mid to Upper
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ No
⏳ Lifespan: 4–6 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore
🐣 Reproduction: Bubble nest builder

















