🐟 Powder Blue Dwarf Gourami (Trichogaster lalius)
🐟 Powder Blue Dwarf Gourami (Trichogaster lalius)
Freshwater Gourami • Dwarf Community Fish • Bright Blue Nano Fish • Labyrinth Fish
📋 The Powder Blue Dwarf Gourami (Trichogaster lalius) is a popular freshwater species known for its Soft Powder Blue Body with Subtle Iridescent Shine and Minimal Red Patterning.
This selectively bred color morph offers a calmer, more uniform blue appearance compared to other dwarf gouramis.
It is ideal for planted nano and community aquariums with peaceful tankmates.
With proper care, it thrives as a Vibrant Peaceful Nano Gourami for Planted Aquariums.
💡 Highlights
🔵 Powder Blue Coloration: Smooth soft blue body tone
🐟 Dwarf Size: Ideal for smaller aquariums
💚 Peaceful Nature: Suitable for community tanks
🌿 Planted Tank Friendly: Great for aquascapes
💨 Labyrinth Fish: Breathes atmospheric air
🧾 A Quick Look at the Powder Blue Dwarf Gourami
📛 Common Name: Powder Blue Dwarf Gourami
🔬 Scientific Name: Trichogaster lalius
👨👩👧 Family: Osphronemidae
🌍 Origin: South Asia (India, Bangladesh)
📏 Max Size: 5–6 cm (≈ 2–2.4″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24–28 °C (≈ 75–82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Beginner–Intermediate
💖 Temperament: Peaceful (males may be territorial)
🌿 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
