Thursday 5 July 2012

Gourami Fact Sheet


Here is a fact sheet of the Gourami

Scientific Name
Trichogaster trichopterus
Family
Belontiidae
Common Names
Three Spot Gourami, Opaline Gourami, Cosby Gourami, Golden Gourami, Silver Gourami
Origin
Malaysia, Thailand, Burma, Vietnam
Adult Size
Up to 10 cm
Social
Peaceful, suitable for community tanks
Lifespan
4 years
Diet
Omnivore, eats most foods
Breeding
Egglayer
pH
6.0 - 8.8
Hardness
5-35 dGH
Temperature
22-28 C

Wednesday 4 July 2012

Platties

I have been trying to take some photos of the Platties, but they never stay still long enough for the camera. Below is a blurry photo of one that has two colours in it.