Moderate
Honey Dwarf Gourami Red (Colisa chuna red)
20–25°C · pH 6.5–7.5 · 30L
£8.99
A peaceful orange form of the Thick-Lipped Gourami for planted community aquariums with floating cover, gentle flow and calm tank mates.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Trichogaster labiosa
Red Honey Gourami bond and breed in male/female pairs — buying a pair gives them the social structure they need.
A peaceful orange form of the Thick-Lipped Gourami for planted community aquariums with floating cover, gentle flow and calm tank mates.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
The honey gourami is a peaceful, colourful labyrinth fish perfect for small community tanks. Hardy, gentle, and stunning golden colour. UK delivery available.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Red Honey Gourami is the trade name used for this orange form of Trichogaster labiosa, the Thick-Lipped Gourami. It is a peaceful labyrinth fish for calm planted aquariums, but it should not be confused with the smaller true Honey Gourami, Trichogaster chuna. This listing now uses the correct care profile for T. labiosa.
Expect a gentle, surface-aware fish that appreciates warm, stable water, floating plants and low to moderate flow. It works well as a calm centrepiece for a mature community tank with small peaceful species.
Use a planted aquarium with open swimming room, floating cover and a tight-fitting lid. Gouramis breathe atmospheric air using a labyrinth organ, so they need access to warm humid air above the surface. Avoid strong surface turbulence, very boisterous tank mates and fin-nippers.
Good companions include small rasboras, peaceful tetras, Corydoras, Otocinclus and other gentle community fish. Males can show mild territorial behaviour, especially around bubble nests, so give them plant cover and visual breaks.
Feed fine tropical flakes or micro pellets as the staple, with frozen daphnia, brine shrimp, mosquito larvae or similar small foods for variety. A varied diet supports colour and condition. Feed small portions and keep the surface clean because this species often feeds in the upper part of the tank.
We pack gouramis carefully for livestock transport in insulated packaging. Orders travel with a licensed live-animal courier and eligible livestock orders are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee when the delivery and acclimation steps are followed.
No. It is sold under the Red Honey trade name, but the care profile is for Trichogaster labiosa, the Thick-Lipped Gourami.
Yes, it is generally peaceful and best kept with gentle community fish that will not nip fins or outcompete it.
It strongly benefits from plants and floating cover, which make the fish more confident and reduce stress.
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