Three-Spot Gourami Mix (Trichopodus trichopterus)

The Three-Spot Gourami Mix is a randomly selected colour form of Trichopodus trichopterus, a substantial Southeast Asian labyrinth fish with real presence and an individual personality. Depending on current stock, the fish supplied may be blue, silver, gold, opaline or another established form of the same species. Colour form and sex are not selectable or guaranteed on this mixed listing. The gallery shows representative gold-form Three-Spot Gouramis and should be used to understand body shape and colour potential, not as a promise that the individual delivered will be identical.

This is an adaptable fish, but it is not accurately described as universally peaceful or suitable for every beginner community. Adults commonly reach about 10 cm and can approach 15 cm, males may become territorial, and even females can be assertive. A mature, covered aquarium of at least 120 litres with a long footprint is the responsible starting point for one adult. Keeping more than one needs substantially more room, broken sight lines, careful sex and temperament assessment, and a separation plan.

Choose your available size above, then plan for the adult fish rather than its delivery size. Tropical Fish Co ships live fish within the UK under our published live-arrival terms. Eligible first-time customers can use WELCOME10 for 10% off their first order.

What Will I Receive From This Mix?

You will receive one Three-Spot Gourami from the size option selected and from the colour forms available when the order is prepared. The word "mix" describes colour selection, not a hybrid species and not a fixed multipack. Blue, gold, silver, opaline and marbled-looking forms belong to the same species, Trichopodus trichopterus. Their care requirements and adult planning are broadly the same, although individual behaviour can differ.

The photographed fish are useful visual examples, especially for the rounded body, long thread-like pelvic fins and dorsal-fin shape. Most current gallery images show a gold form. Aquarium lighting, age, stress, diet and breeding condition can change colour intensity, so a newly delivered fish may look paler than a settled adult. The individual supplied may also carry blue-grey, silver, gold or patterned colour instead of the form shown first.

Sexing small gouramis from a photograph is not reliable enough for a guarantee. A mature male often develops a longer, more pointed dorsal fin, while a mature female is often fuller through the body with a shorter, rounder dorsal fin. Juveniles, stressed fish and some colour forms can make these clues ambiguous. If a precise sex ratio is essential for an established group, this random listing is not the right route.

Accepted Name, Old Name and the Meaning of Three Spots

The accepted scientific name is Trichopodus trichopterus. Older books, supplier lists and aquarium websites often use Trichogaster trichopterus. That older combination remains a legitimate synonym and a useful research term, but it should not replace the accepted name in the product title. The species belongs to the gourami family Osphronemidae and is a labyrinth fish capable of breathing atmospheric air.

The common name comes from two dark body marks: one near the middle of the flank and one near the base of the tail. The eye is traditionally counted as the third spot. Not every cultivated colour form displays both marks equally strongly. Gold and opaline strains can have reduced, transformed or partly obscured spotting, but they are still colour forms of the same species.

Blue Gourami, Gold Gourami and Opaline Gourami are therefore useful appearance labels, not separate care species. By contrast, Honey Gourami, Pearl Gourami, Dwarf Gourami, Sparkling Gourami and Giant Gourami are different species with different adult sizes and social requirements. Similar common names are not a sound reason to mix them.

Natural Range and Habitat

Three-Spot Gouramis occur across Southeast Asia, with records centred on the Mekong basin and surrounding lowland regions. They are associated with slow or standing freshwater rather than fast, exposed river channels. Marshes, swamps, canals, floodplain pools and other densely vegetated lowland waters provide the cover and surface access that suit this species.

Those habitats explain the fish's broad tolerance without making poor water acceptable. Seasonal wetlands can vary in temperature, clarity and oxygen, and the labyrinth organ helps the fish take air at the surface. It does not protect the animal from ammonia, nitrite, chronic nitrate, sudden pH change or dirty substrate. In an aquarium, stable clean water remains the foundation of health.

The natural model is a warm, sheltered environment with plants, roots, dimmer areas and open patches near the surface. Recreate the structure rather than trying to copy murky water. A well-maintained planted aquarium with gentle-to-moderate flow, open swimming room and several visual boundaries is both attractive and practical.

Delivery Size Versus Adult Size

The selectable centimetre values refer to the approximate size of the fish supplied, not its final size. A 2-3 cm youngster is still a future adult with the same long-term space requirement as a larger option. This species commonly matures around 10 cm and can reach about 15 cm standard length, before the tail fin is included. Growth rate depends on age, diet, temperature, health and water quality.

Stage	What to expect	Planning implication
2-4 cm juvenile	Small, often difficult to sex and not fully coloured	Do not place permanently in a nano tank; prepare the adult aquarium
4-7 cm young fish	Colour and confidence develop; individual temperament becomes clearer	Watch feeding access and early territorial behaviour
7-9 cm larger fish	More visual impact and greater ability to dominate timid companions	Introduce only to a mature, suitably stocked aquarium
10-15 cm adult	A substantial centrepiece fish with a broad body and surface territory	Long footprint, cover, clean water and compatible adult-sized tank mates are essential

Buying a smaller fish can make acclimation into an existing community easier, but it does not remove the need to plan. Buying a larger fish gives a more immediate display, but the existing residents must be robust enough to share space and food. Never use the current sale size as the only stocking calculation.

Tank Size and Footprint

Use at least 120 litres for one adult Three-Spot Gourami, preferably in an aquarium around 90 cm long or longer. A long footprint matters more than a tall decorative column because the fish patrols horizontally, feeds near the surface and needs room to move away from reflections or tank mates. More water also buffers temperature and chemistry changes.

For two or more Three-Spot Gouramis, regard 180 litres as a cautious starting point rather than a guarantee. A 120 cm-long aquarium is strongly preferable, with several dense plant or wood barriers that prevent one fish from watching the entire tank. Sex ratio, individual temperament and the other residents all affect whether a group works. Keep a spare cycled aquarium, secure divider or rehoming plan available.

A male with females is sometimes recommended casually, but it is not a universal recipe. An assertive male can repeatedly pursue females, while two females may also establish a hierarchy. A random-sex product cannot be used to build a known ratio. For many homes, one Three-Spot Gourami in a well-selected community is the lower-risk choice.

Aquascaping for Security and Behaviour

Build the aquarium around several zones rather than one open rectangle. Use tall rooted plants, floating plants, smooth branches and wood to divide the surface and midwater. Leave open areas for swimming and feeding, but make sure a subordinate fish can move behind cover without remaining visible from the opposite end.

Floating plants are particularly useful because they soften light and give the fish a sheltered surface. Do not allow them to form an airtight mat or block every feeding point. Maintain open patches where the gourami can breathe and where gas exchange can occur. Rooted plants such as Vallisneria and robust Cryptocoryne, plus attached plants on wood, can create lasting structure.

Use smooth substrate and decoration. The long pelvic feelers are sensory organs and should not be dragged through sharp plastic or jagged rock. Darker substrate and a planted background can help colour appear richer, but visual security is more important than a particular styling trend.

Area	Recommended arrangement	Why it helps
Surface	Floating cover with several clear breathing and feeding gaps	Provides security without restricting air access
Upper and middle water	Tall plants and branching wood in separate groups	Breaks lines of sight and divides territories
Open swimming lane	Keep part of the front or centre unobstructed	Allows normal movement and easy observation
Substrate	Sand or smooth fine gravel	Easy to maintain and safe around long pelvic feelers
Background	Plants or a darker backing	Reduces exposure and may improve visible colour

Labyrinth Organ, Surface Air and the Lid

A Three-Spot Gourami has a labyrinth organ that allows it to use atmospheric oxygen. You will see it rise and take air at the surface; that is normal behaviour. This adaptation does not mean the aquarium can be unfiltered or neglected. The gills, skin and internal organs still depend on clean, chemically stable water.

Fit a secure lid while preserving normal ventilation. The air immediately above the water should remain warm and humid, particularly for young fish. A cold draught over warm water can expose the fish to rapid temperature changes whenever it breathes. Leave an appropriate air space under the lid and close cable gaps large enough for a startled fish to escape.

Maintain surface movement without creating a turbulent washing-machine effect. The filter outlet should support oxygen exchange and prevent stagnant areas, while calmer pockets remain available around floating cover. Heavy breathing, repeated frantic gulps, loss of balance or clustering at an outlet is not normal labyrinth breathing and requires immediate water and equipment checks.

Water Parameters and Stability

A practical range is 22-28°C, pH 6.0-8.0 and approximately 5-19 dGH. These broad values reflect an adaptable species, but an aquarium should not swing across the entire range. Choose stable conditions that also suit the tank mates, then avoid sudden changes in temperature, mineral content or pH.

Ammonia and nitrite must remain at zero. Control nitrate with sensible stocking, restrained feeding, plant growth and regular partial water changes. Test more often after adding fish, cleaning a filter, changing maintenance routines or noticing altered behaviour. Clear water is not proof of safe chemistry.

Condition replacement tap water, match temperature closely and avoid replacing all filter media at once. Rinse mature media in removed aquarium water when needed so the biological colony is not exposed to untreated chlorine. A consistent weekly routine is more valuable than occasional drastic cleaning.

Measurement	Working target	Important note
Temperature	22-28°C	Stability matters more than chasing a different number each day
pH	6.0-8.0	Do not use rapid chemical adjustment to force a textbook value
Hardness	About 5-19 dGH	Match acclimation and tank mates to the water you can maintain
Ammonia	0	Any measurable amount requires prompt action
Nitrite	0	Any measurable amount is unsafe
Nitrate	Kept low and consistent	Use water changes and stocking discipline rather than a universal maximum

Filtration and Flow

Choose a filter for the aquarium's real bioload, not merely the minimum litre label on the box. A mature external, hang-on-back or well-sized internal filter can all work when it provides dependable biological filtration and manageable flow. Protect the intake if very small fish or shrimp are present.

Direct the strongest flow away from the resting and bubble-nest areas. Three-Spot Gouramis can swim confidently, but they are associated with slow or standing habitats and should not be forced to fight a powerful current all day. Wood, tall plants and the orientation of the outlet can create both moving and calm zones.

Never replace a mature filter with an unseeded unit and assume the tank remains cycled. Run new media alongside old media or transfer established biological material. The species' ability to breathe air can mask low dissolved oxygen for a while, but it cannot prevent toxic nitrogen compounds from causing damage.

What Do Three-Spot Gouramis Eat?

Three-Spot Gouramis are flexible omnivores that consume a strong animal component in nature, including small aquatic organisms and plankton. In the aquarium, use a complete quality flake, soft granule or appropriately sized pellet as the nutritional base. Add frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, mysis or bloodworm in rotation, with occasional suitable live foods where their source is trusted.

Include some plant-derived material through a balanced staple or occasional soft vegetable-based food, but do not treat the species as a strict herbivore. The goal is variety across the week rather than a different rich food at every meal. Match particle size to the fish selected; even a large gourami feeds more cleanly when it can swallow without repeatedly spitting.

Offer small portions once or twice daily and stop when interest falls. A rounded healthy body is normal, but persistent swelling, stringy waste, loss of appetite or food dropping from the mouth deserves investigation. Remove leftovers before they decompose. A labyrinth organ does not make the fish tolerant of the ammonia created by chronic overfeeding.

Food	Role	How to use it
Complete tropical flake or granule	Daily nutritional base	Choose a reputable complete food and a particle size the fish swallows easily
Frozen brine shrimp, daphnia or mysis	Animal-food variety	Rotate several times weekly in modest portions
Frozen bloodworm	Rich supplementary food	Use occasionally rather than as the only diet
Trusted live food	Enrichment and feeding response	Use from a clean source; avoid introducing pests or pollutants
Plant-supported food	Dietary breadth	Include through a balanced staple or occasional suitable supplement

Are Three-Spot Gouramis Aggressive?

The honest answer is that temperament is variable. This species is best described as semi-aggressive or potentially territorial, not reliably peaceful. Many individuals become successful centrepiece fish, while others chase gouramis, guard the surface, intimidate slow feeders or nip long fins. Adult males are often the most territorial, but sex alone does not predict every fish.

Problems are more likely in short aquariums, bare layouts and tanks where several similar surface fish must share one visible zone. Breeding condition can increase aggression. A fish that was calm as a juvenile may behave differently after maturing, so compatibility must be monitored over time rather than approved once on introduction day.

Normal brief display or a short chase is different from sustained pressure. Intervene when one fish cannot feed, stays pinned behind equipment, shows torn fins, loses colour, breathes rapidly or is pursued whenever it moves. Rearranging decor may help, but a divider or separate cycled aquarium is sometimes the only responsible solution.

Choosing Tank Mates

Select robust, non-nippy community fish that share the temperature and water chemistry but do not compete for the exact same surface territory. Medium-sized peaceful schooling fish may work in a suitably large aquarium when they are kept in proper groups. Calm bottom-dwellers may also work if their water needs, substrate and social group are respected. Compatibility is a screening process, not a fixed list.

Avoid tiny fish that may be intimidated or eaten, very timid feeders, long-finned slow swimmers, fin-nipping barbs, aggressive cichlids and other territorial labyrinth fish. Bettas and multiple adult male gouramis are particularly risky combinations. Do not combine species merely because a generic chart marks both as "community fish."

Compare the adult fish, not the animals at shop size. A companion should tolerate the same temperature and chemistry, remain large enough not to be treated as prey, and have a feeding strategy that prevents the gourami taking everything. Introduce with the lights low, provide several feeding points and observe beyond the first hour.

Potential companion	Assessment	Conditions
Proper groups of medium peaceful schooling fish	Often possible	Choose non-nippy species and provide a large mature aquarium
Compatible Corydoras or loaches	Possible with research	Match temperature, hardness, substrate, group size and adult footprint
Another Three-Spot Gourami	High caution	Use 180L+, extensive cover, known sexes where possible and a separation plan
Dwarf Gourami, Honey Gourami or Betta	Usually avoid	Overlapping surface territory can provoke stress and aggression
Tiny rasboras, fry or shrimplets	Avoid if survival matters	Small animals may be eaten even when the adult gourami is not overtly aggressive
Long-finned or slow fish	Avoid	They may be harassed or outcompeted
Fin-nipping barbs or aggressive cichlids	Avoid	They can injure feelers and fins or create constant conflict

Can They Live With Shrimp or Snails?

Adult snails are usually ignored, although no individual fish can be guaranteed harmless. Tiny snails or exposed soft tissue may attract investigation. Make sure any snail species suits the water chemistry and that treatments used for the fish are safe for invertebrates.

Adult dwarf shrimp may coexist in a dense, mature aquarium, but shrimplets and small shrimp can be eaten. A hungry or curious gourami can hunt through moss and plant cover. If breeding shrimp is the priority, use a shrimp-focused aquarium rather than treating plants as a guarantee of safety.

Never medicate the display tank without checking the active ingredient and all inhabitants. Copper and some other treatments can harm invertebrates. A hospital aquarium makes diagnosis and treatment safer while preserving the biological community in the main tank.

Blue, Gold, Silver and Opaline Colour Forms

Blue is close to the familiar blue-grey appearance associated with the species. Gold forms replace much of that darker pigment with warm yellow or orange-gold colour. Opaline or Cosby forms show marbling or irregular darker patterning, while silver or platinum trade forms are paler. Retail names are not always used consistently, which is another reason this mix cannot promise an exact shade.

Colour form does not remove the species' adult size or territorial potential. A gold fish and a blue fish can recognise each other as similar gouramis and may compete. Do not buy several colours on the assumption that each behaves as a separate species. Stock them as Trichopodus trichopterus.

Customers who require a defined appearance can compare the available Opaline Three-Spot Gourami, Gold Gourami and Silver Three-Spot Gourami listings. Availability changes, and each linked product should still be checked for size and exact selection terms.

Male Versus Female

Mature males usually have a longer dorsal fin that ends in a more pronounced point. Mature females often have a shorter, rounder dorsal profile and may become fuller through the abdomen. These are comparative clues, not a perfect test for every juvenile, colour form or stressed fish.

Young specimens may not show reliable differences. Fin damage, growth stage, body condition and camera angle can also mislead. This listing is sold as random sex, so do not order two and assume they will form a compatible pair. Even a confirmed male and female may not coexist calmly outside a carefully structured aquarium.

If aggression appears after maturation, respond to the behaviour in front of you. A theoretical sex ratio does not make prolonged chasing acceptable. Provide cover, verify the available footprint and separate fish before injury or starvation develops.

Bubble-Nest Breeding

Three-Spot Gouramis are bubble-nest breeders. A ready male builds a floating nest, often beneath plant cover, and courts a female below it. The male may become strongly territorial around the nest. Spawning behaviour should therefore not be encouraged accidentally in a crowded community where the female and other residents cannot retreat.

A dedicated breeding project needs a conditioned compatible pair, calm warm water, gentle filtration, surface cover and a plan for separating adults. The female may need removal after spawning if the male drives her away. Once fry are free swimming, the male's role has ended and he may also need removal.

The fry are tiny and need appropriately microscopic first foods, stable warm humid air above the water and excellent water quality. Raising them is a specialist task even if spawning itself occurs readily. We do not describe this fish as an automatic easy breeding project, and we do not state a guaranteed egg count.

Arrival and Acclimation

Prepare the aquarium before dispatch day: cycle the filter, test ammonia and nitrite, confirm temperature, close escape gaps and decide where the fish can shelter. Do not order a fish as a way to start the biological cycle. Keep a test kit and water conditioner ready.

On arrival, follow the acclimation instructions supplied with the order and the current live-arrival terms. Dim the aquarium lights and avoid opening the transport bag repeatedly. Temperature matching is important, but prolonged bag acclimation after opening can also change water chemistry, so use the supplied procedure rather than an improvised multi-hour float.

Release the fish gently without adding transport water to the display where practical. Leave lights low, keep the room calm and offer only a small feed once the fish is settled. A newly transported gourami may hide, pale or breathe at the surface; what matters is whether posture and respiration improve in clean stable water.

The First Seven Days

Observe from a distance before repeatedly approaching the glass. Check that the fish can reach the surface, holds itself level, opens its fins, explores cover and responds to food. Watch every existing resident as well, because either the newcomer or the established fish may become the aggressor.

Feed lightly and remove leftovers. Test ammonia and nitrite after adding the new bioload, especially in a recently matured aquarium. Do not add another fish simply because the gourami is initially shy. Many individuals become more confident and territorial after several days.

Contact us promptly under the published live-arrival process if there is a delivery concern. For later health concerns, provide clear photographs, water-test results, temperature, aquarium volume, tank-mate list and a timeline. Those details are more useful than a broad statement that the fish "looks unhappy."

Health, Quarantine and Warning Signs

Quarantine new livestock where your setup allows. A separate cycled aquarium gives time to observe feeding, waste, breathing, skin, fins and behaviour without exposing the established display. Use separate nets and siphons or disinfect equipment properly between systems.

Healthy Three-Spot Gouramis are alert, balanced and interested in their surroundings. The fins should not remain clamped, the body should not be pinched behind the head, and breathing should settle after arrival. Occasional surface breaths are expected; constant laboured respiration is not.

Sign	Possible causes	First checks
Rapid breathing or constant surface distress	Ammonia, nitrite, heat, low oxygen, gill damage or disease	Test water immediately; check temperature, flow and all residents
Hiding and refusing food	Arrival stress, bullying, unsuitable layout or illness	Observe aggression, provide cover and review water results
Torn fins or damaged feelers	Conflict, fin nipping or sharp decoration	Identify the aggressor and inspect the aquascape
Persistent swelling	Overfeeding, constipation, internal disorder or reproductive condition	Stop rich feeding, check waste and seek a diagnosis before medication
White spots, excess mucus or flashing	Parasites or irritation	Confirm symptoms, water quality and treatment compatibility
Grey colour and pinned position	Chronic social stress or poor environment	Check sight breaks, feeding access and adult stocking

Do not combine medicines at random or increase dose because the fish is large. Diagnose the likely problem, calculate true water volume and follow the treatment label. Improve aeration during treatment where appropriate and check whether the medicine affects filter bacteria, plants, shrimp or snails.

Ongoing Maintenance

Carry out regular partial water changes, usually weekly, adjusted to the stocking and measured nitrate trend. Vacuum exposed waste without stripping every planted area at once. Clean algae from the viewing pane while leaving the aquarium structurally familiar.

Service filter sponges and mechanical media when flow falls, using removed aquarium water where possible. Do not replace every biological component together. Check the heater, lid, cables and outlet during maintenance; a failed heater or an open lid can undo otherwise excellent care.

Record water results and behaviour when something changes. A simple log makes slow nitrate rise, repeated chasing or reduced appetite easier to recognise. Review the aquarium as the fish grows because a layout that worked for a 4 cm juvenile may provide too little separation for a 12 cm adult.

Three-Spot Gourami Compared With Other Gouramis

A Three-Spot Gourami is larger and usually more assertive than a Honey Gourami or Sparkling Gourami. It should not be chosen merely because the smaller species is unavailable. The Sparkling Gourami is a genuinely small species for a very different, calm planted setup.

A Dwarf Gourami is also a separate species and has its own health and compatibility considerations. The Cobalt Dwarf Gourami offers a compact blue centrepiece look, but it is not a juvenile Three-Spot Gourami and should not be combined automatically with one.

The Pearl Gourami is another medium-to-large labyrinth fish but has a different pattern and often a less forceful reputation. Individual and sex differences still matter. Research the adult species and the exact aquarium rather than choosing from colour alone.

Fish	Adult planning	General character	Use this comparison for
Three-Spot Gourami	120L+ for one; about 10-15 cm adult	Adaptable but potentially territorial	A substantial centrepiece with several colour forms
Opaline or Gold Gourami	Same as Three-Spot Gourami	Same species; behaviour remains variable	Choosing a defined colour form rather than a random mix
Cobalt Dwarf Gourami	Smaller species, but still needs a mature planned tank	Territorial behaviour can still occur	A more compact blue gourami appearance
Pearl Gourami	Medium-to-large planted aquarium	Often calmer, but not guaranteed	A patterned alternative with different species care
Sparkling Gourami	Much smaller calm planted setup	More delicate and unobtrusive	A true small labyrinth fish, not a substitute tank mate

Is This the Right Fish for Your Aquarium?

This mix can be a rewarding choice when you want one bold gourami, accept that the colour and sex will be randomly selected, and have a mature 120L-or-larger aquarium. It is especially appealing when exact colour matters less than healthy stock, adult body shape and the natural variation within the species.

Choose a different listing or species if you need a guaranteed gold or blue fish, need a guaranteed sex, have a nano aquarium, keep very timid or long-finned residents, or cannot separate fish if territorial behaviour appears. A fish that is inexpensive and small today still deserves an adult home.

Three-Spot Gourami Questions

What colour Three-Spot Gourami will I receive?

This is a random colour-form mix. The available fish may be blue, silver, gold, opaline or another established Trichopodus trichopterus form. The gallery mainly shows gold examples, but an identical colour is not guaranteed.

Is the sex guaranteed?

No. Sex is randomly selected. Juveniles and some colour forms cannot be sexed reliably enough for a promise, so do not use this listing to build a fixed male-to-female ratio.

How large does a Three-Spot Gourami grow?

Adults commonly reach around 10 cm and can approach 15 cm standard length. The chosen size option is the approximate delivery size, not the final size.

What is the minimum tank size?

Use at least 120 litres with a long footprint for one adult. For more than one, use 180 litres or more, preferably a 120 cm aquarium with extensive cover and a separation plan.

Are Three-Spot Gouramis peaceful community fish?

Not reliably. They are best described as variable and semi-aggressive. A carefully selected individual may live successfully in a roomy community, but territorial chasing and fin damage are possible.

Can two or three Three-Spot Gouramis live together?

Sometimes, but it is not guaranteed. Multiple fish need a substantially larger structured aquarium, sex and temperament assessment, and an immediate way to separate a bullied fish. Randomly selected fish do not create a known ratio.

Can they live with Bettas or other gouramis?

Usually avoid the combination. Bettas and other gouramis use similar surface territory and may be treated as rivals. The risk is greater in short or sparsely planted aquariums.

Do Three-Spot Gouramis need a filter if they breathe air?

Yes. The labyrinth organ allows surface breathing but does not remove ammonia, nitrite or waste. A mature biological filter, regular water changes and stable warm water remain essential.

What should I feed a Three-Spot Gourami?

Use a complete quality flake or granule as the base, then rotate frozen brine shrimp, daphnia, mysis and occasional bloodworm or trusted live foods. Feed modest portions and include plant-supported ingredients within the overall diet.

Why does the fish have only two visible spots?

The two dark body marks sit near the middle of the flank and the base of the tail; the eye is traditionally counted as the third spot. Cultivated colour forms may show the body marks less clearly.

Is Trichogaster trichopterus a different fish?

No. It is an older scientific combination for the same species. The accepted current name used on this page is Trichopodus trichopterus.

Does the live-arrival guarantee apply?

Orders are covered when the published Tropical Fish Co delivery, evidence and acclimation conditions are followed. Read the current terms before ordering and contact us within the stated window if there is a delivery concern.

Care Sources and Editorial Standard

This guide separates accepted taxonomy and published biological ranges from trade-name variation and practical aquarium risk management. The accepted name, distribution and core measurements were checked against scientific databases; conservative tank and social advice reflects the species' adult size, habitat and documented territorial behaviour.

• FishBase species summary for Trichopodus trichopterus
• NCBI Taxonomy record for Trichopodus trichopterus
• WoRMS accepted-name and synonym record
• Seriously Fish species profile and aquarium notes

Order With Clear Expectations

Select the available size that suits your established aquarium, remembering that every option grows into the same 10-15 cm adult species. We will select a healthy Three-Spot Gourami from the colour forms available. Exact colour, pattern and sex are not guaranteed on this mixed listing, and the gallery's gold examples are representative rather than exact-selection photographs.

Your fish is prepared for tracked UK live-aquatic delivery and is covered by the published live-arrival terms when their requirements are followed. Eligible first-time customers can enter WELCOME10 for 10% off their first order. The best purchase is the one made after the adult tank, compatible residents and separation plan are already in place.