{"product_id":"dwarf-gourami-male-trichogaster-lalius-freshwater","title":"Dwarf Gourami Male (Trichogaster lalius)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick up at \u003cstrong\u003e1885 Braselton Hwy, Suite D, Lawrenceville, GA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour order is reserved — we hold off on bagging until you arrive, so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Male Dwarf Gourami (\u003cem\u003eTrichogaster lalius\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small, peaceful labyrinth fish prized for the brilliant red-orange and iridescent turquoise striping that males develop at maturity. Intermediate care level with a calm, curious temperament — they make an outstanding centerpiece for planted community tanks with gentle flow. Browse our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e to build out a compatible community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 gallons for a single male; 20+ gallons preferred, especially in a community setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–82°F (22–28°C). Tropical heater required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard water. Avoid extremes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate. Dwarf Gouramis dislike strong currents — baffle aggressive filter outflows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore. Feed quality tropical \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-brine-shrimp-plus-flake-tropical-fish-food\"\u003eflake\u003c\/a\u003e or micropellets daily, supplemented with frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, or daphnia 2–3 times a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabyrinth organ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like bettas, gouramis breathe atmospheric air. Always leave a small gap between the waterline and the lid, and keep the air above the tank warm and humid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne male per tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Males are territorial with each other and will fight. Keep a single male, or one male with 2–3 females in a 20+ gallon setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floating plants (frogbit, water lettuce, red root floater) and dense midground cover make this fish feel secure and show its best color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;width:35%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eDwarf Gourami (Male)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTrichogaster lalius\u003c\/em\u003e (formerly \u003cem\u003eColisa lalia\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOsphronemidae (Gouramis)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSouth Asia — India, Bangladesh, Pakistan; slow, vegetated waters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore — tropical flake, micropellets, frozen\/live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e4–6 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e~3.5 in (9 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater, tropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwarf Gouramis are peaceful and shy, so pick calm tank mates of similar size. Avoid fin-nippers, large cichlids, and other male gouramis or bettas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall schooling tetras — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/black-emperor-tetra-nematobrycon-palmeri-freshwater\"\u003eBlack Emperor Tetra\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bleeding-heart-tetra-hyphessobrycon-erythrostigma-freshwater\"\u003eBleeding Heart Tetra\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom dwellers — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/panda-cory-corydoras-panda-freshwater\"\u003ePanda Corydoras\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/orange-laser-corydoras\"\u003eOrange Laser Corydoras\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/kuhli-loach\"\u003eKuhli Loach\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful livebearers — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bumble-bee-platy-xiphophorus-maculatus-freshwater\"\u003eBumble Bee Platy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/peppermint-platy\"\u003ePeppermint Platy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall schooling danios — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zebra-danio-danio-rerio-freshwater\"\u003eZebra Danio\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNerite snails, ramshorn snails, and ghost or Amano shrimp (adult shrimp only — fry may be eaten)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other male gouramis, male bettas, tiger barbs, large cichlids, and any aggressive fin-nippers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-brine-shrimp-plus-flake-tropical-fish-food\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Brine Shrimp Plus Flake\u003c\/a\u003e — high-protein staple flake gouramis readily accept\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime Water Conditioner\u003c\/a\u003e — dechlorinator for every water change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/red-root-floater-phyllanthus-fluitans-freshwater\"\u003eRed Root Floater\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/water-lettuce-pistia-stratiotes-freshwater\"\u003eWater Lettuce\u003c\/a\u003e — floating cover gouramis love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003eLive freshwater plants\u003c\/a\u003e — broadleaf midground cover for shy resting spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eAll freshwater foods\u003c\/a\u003e — rotate frozen bloodworms and brine shrimp for color and conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep two male Dwarf Gouramis together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Males are territorial with each other and will fight, even in larger tanks. One male per tank is the rule. If you want a group, do one male with 2–3 females in a 20+ gallon planted setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does my gourami keep coming to the surface?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThat's normal — gouramis are labyrinth fish that gulp air from the surface. As long as the room and water are warm and the lid leaves a small air gap, this behavior is healthy and expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill a Dwarf Gourami eat my shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAdult Amano or ghost shrimp usually coexist fine, but baby shrimp and very small dwarf shrimp will likely be eaten. Plan accordingly if you want a shrimp breeding tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they good for a beginner?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWe rate them intermediate. They're hardy in stable water but sensitive to ammonia spikes and chasing from aggressive tank mates. A cycled, planted tank with peaceful neighbors is the sweet spot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48781324288219,"sku":"FW1-F9142","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/4032675.webp?v=1779038291","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dwarf-gourami-male-trichogaster-lalius-freshwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}