Red Fire Dwarf Gourami - Colisa lalia

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SKU: 208668
Manufacturer: That Fish Place
MPN: F90 0022 1358

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Many of the dwarf gouramis that are very popular among aquarists are aquacultured variants of the same species, Colisa lalia (also known as Trichogaster lalius in some references). The "natural" fish in the wild is light metallic blue with thin red vertical stripes. The Red Fire Dwarf Gourami has a deep red to orange bottom half that fades slightly as you move to the topside of the fish. The dorsal fin and caudal fin are almost completely clear except for some red markings found intermittently throughout the dorsal fin. As with all other dwarf gourami variants, the color of these fish can be highly variable and may not exactly resemble the one pictured above.

Gouramis and other Anabantids (including the ever-popular Bettas and Siamese Fighting Fish) have an internal organ called the labyrinth organ that allows them to breathe atmospheric air in addition to using their gills. This is an adaptation to the rice paddies and stagnant pools in which these fish often live. All gouramis also have specialized pelvic fins that look like long filaments that they use to sense their surroundings.

Gouramis, like bettas, are bubble nest breeders. The males build floating nests out of bubbles that the eggs are deposited into until they hatch and develop into free-swimming fry. Breeding is fairly simple. Males and females can be differentiated by colors in many cases (males being more colorful) and male fish develop a dorsal fin that is elongated and ends in a point while females stay short and rounded.

These fish will accept a large variety of floating pellet and flake foods. Gouramis are generally suitable for planted aquariums, as they will not damage the live plants. As they get larger they can become slightly aggressive, particularly to other gouramis or in confined conditions. Tank mates should be chosen to able to handle this aggression. They do well with barbs, loaches, large tetras, and semi-aggressive cichlids. Dwarf gouramis are less aggressive and can be kept with smaller or more peaceful tankmates, or in smaller aquariums than their larger counterparts. Some species are highly specialized and may grow very large or need a very specific pH range or other water parameters.

Specifications

Specifications
MPN
F90 0022 1358
Manufacturer
That Fish Place
Common NameRed Fire Dwarf Gourami
Scientific NameColisa lalia
Originsouthern Asia
Max Size (in inches)3.5
Community SafeYes
pH Range6.0-8.0
DietOmnivore
Min Tank Size (in gallons)30
Temperature Range75-82
DifficultyEasy
Internal Id
15260

State Restrictions
Alaska
Armed Forces Americas
Armed Forces Europe
Armed Forces Pacific
California
Hawaii
Puerto Rico

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LOVE HIM!

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I have on male in my 55 gallon tank,and I have grown attached to him.He comes up to the glass when I approach the tank,and goes CRAZY at feeding time.These are great fish for beginners!