Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Thick-Lipped Gourami's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
pH
6 - 8
Temperature
22° - 28 °C
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What to know before you buy.
A peaceful and hardy gourami, the Thick-Lipped Gourami is often overshadowed by its more colorful relatives but is a wonderful aquarium fish. Males can develop rich reddish-brown and turquoise colors. They are a great alternative to the more sensitive Dwarf Gourami for a peaceful community tank.
Key traits
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Everything you need to keep Thick-Lipped Gourami healthy in a South African setup.
Size the aquarium to Thick-Lipped Gourami's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6–8 and 22–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Thick-Lipped Gourami is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Thick-Lipped Gourami is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Thick-Lipped Gourami vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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Species that typically work alongside Thick-Lipped Gourami in a similar setup.
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Black Tiger Dario
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Boeseman's Rainbowfish
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Bluefin Killifish
Lucania goodei
Golden Wonder Killifish
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Giant Gourami
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