Banded gourami Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Banded gourami in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: beginner
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 20 gallons (75 liters)
• Compatibility: Generally peaceful and can be kept with other similarly sized, non-aggressive fish. Avoid fin-nippers or very boisterous species.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-planted aquarium with plenty of hiding spots and surface vegetation. Good filtration with gentle flow is recommended. Being a labyrinth fish, they need access to the water surface to breathe atmospheric air.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28 C (72-82 F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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