Wild Type Honey Gourami
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Wild Type Honey Gourami:
The Ultimate Freshwater Care Guide:
Introduction. If you are interested in unique aquarium fish, you will want to learn more about the Wild Type Honey Gourami.
The Wild Type Honey Gourami (Trichogaster chuna) is a peaceful, vibrant freshwater fish. Unlike human-bred color variants, the wild type showcases a natural, stunning color palette. They are hardy, small, and perfect for community aquariums.
This guide covers everything you need to keep them healthy.
Quick Care Statistics.
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- Scientific Name: Trichogaster chuna
- Adult Size: 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3 inches)
- Lifespan: 4 to 8 years
- Minimum Tank Size: 38 litres (10 gallons)
- Water Temperature: 22°C to 28°C (71°F to 82°F)
- pH Range: 6.0 to 7.5
- Diet: Omnivore
Wild Type Honey Gourami Appearance.
Wild Honey Gourami fish display a beautiful sexual dimorphism. Males feature a bright honey-yellow body. During spawning, their throats turn a deep blue-black color. Females are generally a muted silvery-brown with a dark horizontal stripe.
Their natural coloration is often more subtle than the tank-bred “Flame” or “Gold” varieties. However, their breeding colors are spectacular.
Ideal Tank Setup and Water Parameters.
Replicating their natural environment reduces stress. These fish originate from slow-moving waters in India and Bangladesh.
Water Conditions
Keep the water clean and steady.
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- Temperature: Aim for a stable 24°C (75°F).
- Hardness: Keep water soft to moderately hard (4 to 15 dGH).
- Flow: Use a low-flow filter. Gentle sponge filters or adjustable hang-on-back filters work best.
Aquascaping and Plants.
Wild Type Honey Gouramis love heavily planted tanks.
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- Live Plants: Use floating plants like Amazon Frogbit or Duckweed to diffuse light.
- Hiding Spots: Add driftwood, Indian almond leaves, and dense background plants like Vallisneria.
- Substrate: Dark substrate mimics their natural habitat and makes their colors pop.
Diet and Feeding Habits.
These fish are omnivorous and easy to feed. In the wild, they eat small insects, larvae, and algae.
In a home aquarium, offer a varied diet:
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- Base Diet: High-quality micro-pellets or crushed flakes.
- Live/Frozen Foods: Bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.
- Vegetables: Occasional blanched zucchini or spirulina flakes.
Feed them small amounts once or twice daily. Only give what they can consume in two minutes.
Tank Mates.
The Wild Type Honey Gourami is incredibly peaceful and somewhat shy. Do not house them with aggressive or fast-moving fin-nippers.
Great Tank Mates
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- Small tetras (Neon, Ember, or Rummy Nose)
- Harlequin Rasboras
- Corydoras catfish
- Kuhli Loaches
- Cherry Shrimp and snails
Fish to Avoid
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- Tiger Barbs (too aggressive)
- Male Betta fish (similar shape, creates territorial conflict)
- Large, predatory fish
Breeding the Wild Type Honey Gourami.
Breeding this species is straightforward for beginners. They are bubble nest builders.
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- Setup a Breeding Tank: Use a separate 20-litre tank with shallow water and floating plants.
- Condition the Pair: Feed live or frozen foods for two weeks.
- Watch the Nest: The male will build a nest of bubbles at the surface.
- Spawning: The male wraps around the female to fertilise the eggs. He then places them in the nest.
- Post-Spawning Care: Remove the female immediately. The male will guard the nest until the fry hatch in 24 to 36 hours. Remove the male once fry are free-swimming.
Common Health Issues.
Wild Type Honey Gouramis are generally hardy. However, they are susceptible to common freshwater diseases.
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- Ich (White Spot Disease): Treat by raising the tank temperature slightly and using aquarium salt or anti-parasitic medication.
- Fin Rot: Usually caused by poor water quality. Fix this with regular water changes.
- Ich (White Spot Disease): Treat by raising the tank temperature slightly and using aquarium salt or anti-parasitic medication.
Summary.
The Wild Type Honey Gourami brings natural beauty and calm energy to any nano or community tank. By providing plenty of plants, calm water, and peaceful neighbors, they will thrive for years to come.
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Our nationwide delivery service makes it easy to receive your fish directly at your door, anywhere in the UK, for a flat rate of just £30. This convenient service allows you to order up to 10kg of fish, with the assurance that they will arrive in excellent condition. To make the fishes journey as comfortable as possible we use Oxygen in the fish bags and heat packs in all the boxes of fish we send out.
For your peace of mind we enclose a slip which will explain what to do in the event of a fish not traveling too well.
We use a licensed courier to deliver your fish directly to you door and will be with you by 1pm the next day.
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