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Honey Dwarf Gourami Red (Colisa chuna red)
22–28°C · pH 6–7.5 · 40L
£9.99
Peaceful Honey Gourami care for mature planted aquariums with gentle flow, floating cover and calm community 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. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Trichogaster chuna
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Peaceful Honey Gourami care for mature planted aquariums with gentle flow, floating cover and calm community 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. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
22–28°C · pH 6–7.5 · 40L
18–26°C · pH 6.5–8 · 30L
23–27°C · pH 7.4–8.4 · 1000L
20–24°C · pH 7–8 · 45L
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
Honey Gourami (Trichogaster chuna) is a peaceful small labyrinth fish for calm planted aquariums. It is also widely sold under the older trade name Colisa chuna, and Petra lists this family as Colisa / chuna. Both names point customers toward the same Honey Dwarf Gourami care plan.
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| Common names | Honey Gourami, Honey Dwarf Gourami, Sunset Gourami |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Trichogaster chuna |
| Older trade name | Colisa chuna |
| Current variants | 7080 at 2-3 cm, 7081 at 3-3.5 cm and 7082 XL all currently read back with zero inventory |
| Adult size | Usually around 5 cm in aquariums; FishBase records larger maximums for the species |
| Minimum aquarium | 60 cm aquarium length is a sensible baseline; 40-60 litres can suit one or a pair when mature and planted |
| Temperature | 22-28 C, with 24-26 C ideal for routine care |
| pH and hardness | Adaptable, usually best around pH 6.0-7.5 and soft to moderate hardness |
| Temperament | Peaceful, shy, surface-aware labyrinth fish |
| Diet | Fine flakes, micro pellets, small frozen foods and occasional live foods |
Honey Gouramis come from slow, vegetation-rich waters such as pools, ditches, ponds, beels, flooded fields and plant-filled river margins. Their labyrinth organ lets them breathe atmospheric air, so the surface must stay accessible. They often patrol the upper and middle levels, resting under floating plants rather than racing across open water.
Males can show stronger honey, orange and dark throat colour when settled. Females and young fish are usually softer in colour. Do not judge a new arrival on dispatch-day colour alone; calm water, cover and time are what bring out the best display.
Use a mature aquarium with gentle filtration, warm stable water and plenty of cover. Floating plants such as frogbit, Salvinia or water lettuce are useful because they soften light and create the sheltered surface zone this species likes. Add rooted plants, wood, leaf litter or darker background cover, but leave open pockets for easy feeding and viewing.
A strong blasting current is not ideal. Use a sponge filter or controlled outlet if the fish are being pushed around. Keep the lid secure and the air above the water warm, especially in winter, because labyrinth fish regularly breathe at the surface.
Choose quiet, peaceful companions that will not bully Honey Gouramis or outcompete them at feeding time. Small rasboras, peaceful tetras, Corydoras, kuhli loaches and calm shrimp communities can work when the tank is mature and well planted. Avoid aggressive fish, fin nippers, fast boisterous feeders and larger gouramis that may dominate the surface.
Male Honey Gouramis can become mildly territorial around nests, but they are not rough community bullies. If keeping more than one male, use a larger planted aquarium with broken sight lines so each fish can retreat.
Feed small foods that suit their mouth size. Fine flakes, micro pellets and small granules work well as staples, with frozen or live daphnia, cyclops, brine shrimp, mosquito larvae and small bloodworm used for variety. Offer modest portions once or twice daily and make sure quieter fish actually get food.
A varied diet supports colour and condition. Heavy feeding in a small planted aquarium can quickly spoil water quality, so clean water and small regular meals are better than large portions.
Honey Gouramis are bubble-nest builders. A settled male may build under floating plants, court a female and guard eggs at the surface. Fry are very small and need tiny first foods, so breeding is best handled in a dedicated mature setup with gentle filtration and stable warm air above the water.
The page is kept live as a care and planning guide so customers can compare Honey Gourami needs before restock.
When stock returns, eligible livestock orders are packed for a UK live-fish courier service with oxygen, insulation and weather-aware dispatch timing. The Tropical Fish Co Live Arrival Guarantee applies when the delivery and acclimation instructions are followed.
Care and identity were cross-checked against the Petra supplier record, FishBase, Seriously Fish, GBIF, Tropical Fish Hobbyist and established aquarium care guidance.
