🐡 Giant Gourami Osphronemus goramy

The Giant Gourami (Osphronemus goramy) is a moderate-care, semi-aggressive species from Southeast Asia. Adults reach roughly 24", so plan on a minimum tank of 125 gallons. Keep the water between 68–86°F with a pH of 6.5–8. It does not school and can be kept singly or in species-appropriate numbers. As an omnivore, it does best on a varied diet appropriate to its feeding style.

At a glance

Good tankmates for Giant Gourami

Common PlecoKissing GouramiFrontosaBala SharkBlack Ghost KnifefishRopefishSenegal BichirCommon GoldfishTinfoil BarbChocolate CichlidRed-Tail Tinfoil BarbWeather LoachRoyal Pleco (L190)

Avoid these tankmates

Cherry ShrimpBlue Dream ShrimpYellow ShrimpBlack Diamond Shrimp

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