Product Description
The Honey Gourami (Trichogaster chuna) is a peaceful and beautifully coloured freshwater fish, known for its warm golden-orange “honey” tones and calm temperament. Smaller and more peaceful than other gourami species, it is ideal for nano aquariums, planted tanks, and gentle community setups.
This species thrives in well-planted aquariums with soft lighting and floating plants, where it can explore, rest, and occasionally build bubble nests at the surface. Its subtle colouring and relaxed behaviour make it a perfect choice for tranquil aquascapes.
Care Guide
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Scientific Name: Trichogaster chuna
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Common Name: Honey Gourami
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Care Level: Easy
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Temperament: Peaceful
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Diet: Omnivore (high-quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworm, vegetable matter)
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Minimum Tank Size: 40–60 litres
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Water Temperature: 24–28°C
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pH: 6.0–7.5
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Maximum Size: 4–5cm
Feeding
Feed a varied diet including quality flakes or micro pellets supplemented with frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworm to enhance colour and health.
Aquarium Setup
Best kept in calm, planted aquariums with floating plants and gentle filtration. Floating cover helps reduce stress and supports natural bubble nesting behaviour. Avoid strong currents and aggressive tankmates.
Compatibility
Ideal for nano community tanks with small peaceful fish such as tetras, rasboras, corydoras, and shrimp (with caution depending on breeding goals). Avoid fin-nippers or aggressive species.
A gentle and elegant nano fish, the Honey Gourami adds soft colour, calm movement, and peaceful presence to freshwater aquariums, making it an excellent choice for smaller, planted setups.
