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Red Honey Gourami (Trichogaster chuna)
22–28°C · pH 6–7.5 · 40L
£8.99
The Thick-Lipped Gourami (Trichogaster labiosa) in its natural olive-brown form with blue-green bars is a peaceful air-breathing labyrinth fish of about 9 cm. Sold as one unsexed fish per quantity for an 80-litre-plus planted aquarium at 22–27°C, pH 6.0–7.5.
Community FishFreshwater FishGouramiLabyrinth FishLive FishModerate CarePeaceful
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Trichogaster labiosa
Max Adult Size
up to 9 cm
Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful labyrinth fish
Temperature
22–27°C
pH Range
6–7.5
Hardness
5–15 dGH
Minimum Tank
80L
Diet
Omnivore: flake or small pellets with small frozen foods
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 above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Water Parameters
Temperature
22–27°C
22°CIdeal27°C
pH Level
6–7.5
6Ideal7.5
Water Hardness
5–15 dGH
5 dGHIdeal15 dGH
Trichogaster labiosa
Thick-Lipped Gourami (Trichogaster labiosa)
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The Thick-Lipped Gourami (Trichogaster labiosa) in its natural olive-brown form with blue-green bars is a peaceful air-breathing labyrinth fish of about 9 cm. Sold as one unsexed fish per quantity for an 80-litre-plus planted aquarium at 22–27°C, pH 6.0–7.5.
Community FishFreshwater FishGouramiLabyrinth FishLive FishModerate CarePeaceful
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Trichogaster labiosa
Max Adult Size
up to 9 cm
Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful labyrinth fish
Temperature
22–27°C
pH Range
6–7.5
Hardness
5–15 dGH
Minimum Tank
80L
Diet
Omnivore: flake or small pellets with small frozen foods
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 above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
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Full Care Guide
Honey Gourami Care Guide
Start with a mature, filtered aquarium at least 60 cm long. Published size records disagree, and broad group guidance is not Honey-Gourami-specific, so verify Trichogaster chuna, the seller's adult-size advice and any claimed sexes before choosing one fish or a group.
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Water Parameters
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Temperature
22–27°C
22°CIdeal27°C
pH Level
6–7.5
6Ideal7.5
Water Hardness
5–15 dGH
5 dGHIdeal15 dGH
A peaceful, natural-coloured gourami for a calm planted aquarium
The thick-lipped gourami (Trichogaster labiosa, formerly Colisa labiosa) is a labyrinth fish from Myanmar that breathes air at the surface. This listing is the natural form: an olive-brown body crossed by narrow blue-green diagonal bars, with an orange-red throat and fin edges in mature males. FishBase gives a maximum length of about 9 cm.
It is not the orange aquarium form, which is sold as a separate listing.
| Scientific name | Trichogaster labiosa (natural form) |
|---|---|
| Family | Osphronemidae (gouramis) |
| Origin | Myanmar |
| Adult size | About 9 cm |
| Temperature | 22–27°C |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Hardness | 5–15 dGH |
| Aquarium | About 80 litres or more |
| Sold as | One unsexed fish per quantity, in the size selected |
What you receive
Choose 4–5 cm or over 5.5 cm, then the quantity. One quantity is one live thick-lipped gourami of the natural colour form, unsexed.
Aquarium and water
A calm, mature planted aquarium of about 80 litres or more suits this species, with floating plants to soften the light, gentle flow and a tight lid that keeps the air above the water warm — gouramis breathe air at the surface. Keep 22–27°C, pH 6.0–7.5 and 5–15 dGH, the range in Seriously Fish, with regular partial water changes.
Feeding
An omnivore: feed a quality flake or small pellet daily, with small frozen or live foods such as bloodworm, Daphnia and brine shrimp a few times a week.
Tank mates and behaviour
Peaceful and somewhat shy. Good with calm fish of similar size such as rasboras, peaceful barbs, Corydoras and other gentle gouramis; males can be territorial with each other, so keep one male per smaller aquarium. Avoid fin-nippers and boisterous tank mates.
Follow the arrival sequence before releasing the fish
Tropical Fish Co’s delivery and Live Arrival Guarantee policy explains the packing and arrival procedure. Livestock is hand-bagged in pure oxygen and placed in an insulated poly box, with a heat pack when the weather calls for it. Someone must be at the address to receive the parcel because live animals cannot be left unattended.
- Receive the parcel in person and start filming before opening it. Show the parcel still sealed with the outer box visible.
- Open the parcel in one continuous take. Keep filming until the fish can be seen inside the sealed bag before anything is disturbed.
- Float the bag for 20–30 minutes so the temperature equalises slowly.
- Do not pour the bag water into the aquarium. Release the fish without adding transport water to the established system.
If a Live Arrival Guarantee claim is required, contact us on the same day with the order number and the continuous unboxing video. Before the parcel arrives, confirm that ammonia and nitrite read zero and that the aquarium matches the water values on this page.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the orange thick-lipped gourami?
No. This listing is the natural olive-brown form with blue-green bars. The orange form is a separate listing.
Is this a pair?
No. One quantity is one unsexed fish of the size selected.
How big does it grow?
About 9 cm.
What water does it need?
22–27°C, pH 6.0–7.5 and 5–15 dGH in a calm, planted aquarium.
Public references
- FishBase: Trichogaster labiosa — identity, native range and size.
- Seriously Fish: Trichogaster labiosa — water conditions, aquarium size and behaviour.
- RSPCA aquarium environment guidance — biological filtration and the aquarium nitrogen cycle.
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I have a small group of long finned mountain minnows. So was delighted to be able to order ten of this variety to increase the genetics in my tank . The ones I recieved are healthy but it’s to early to give a verdict on wether they are of a long finned type since they are small currently.
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