Trichogaster chuna
The honey gourami is a small labyrinth fish from India and Bangladesh, one of the most peaceful Trichogaster species. Males develop rich honey-orange and blue when in breeding condition; females stay plainer. They build bubble nests at the surface and appreciate floating plants, calm water, and no fin-nipping tankmates. Well suited to planted community tanks with other gentle South Asian species. Soft to moderately hard water within tropical temperatures works well.
Flake or small pellets; frozen daphnia or brine shrimp; include spirulina or blanched veg; feed at surface.
Frequency: 1–2× daily
Small meals; shy fish may need quiet feeding time away from boisterous tankmates.
Native Region: India, Bangladesh (slow streams, ponds, ditches with vegetation)
Vegetated shallow water; often tannin-stained; warm year-round.
Floating plants, gentle flow, dim areas; lid—labyrinth fish need surface access.
Activity Level: Moderate
Surface-oriented; males may spar; generally one of the mildest gouramis.
Difficulty: Moderate
Type: Bubble nest
Sexual Dimorphism: Males slimmer with brighter colour and pointed dorsal; females rounder with duller pattern.
Male builds nest under floating plants; warm, soft water; female removed after spawning if male is aggressive.
Substrate: Either
Plant Safe: Yes
Tall stems and floaters for cover; avoid strong filter outflow at surface.
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