Honey Gourami
Trichogaster chuna
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pH
6–7.5
Temperature
23–28 °C
Where to buy
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What Honey Gourami costs in South Africa
5 price points from 3 shops over 90 days
R65
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SA median R75 across 3 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Honey Gourami is one of the most peaceful and shy members of its family, making it an excellent choice for a quiet community or nano tank. Breeding males develop a stunning golden-orange body with a black underside. They are gentle fish that enjoy a heavily planted environment.
Key traits
Care guide
Keeping Honey Gourami healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Honey Gourami's adult size and activity level. Provide hiding spots and stable, well-filtered water; it suits a community setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 23–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Omnivore. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Peaceful. Watch it at feeding time and at lights-out to see its real temperament in your tank.
Tankmates
Choose tankmates of similar size and temperament with the same water needs. Avoid fin-nippers and anything large enough to eat it.
Breeding
Breeding success with Honey Gourami depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R65–85 · Average: R73
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