- Scientific Name: Trichogaster trichopterus
- Other Names:Three Spot Gourami, Opaline Gourami, Cosby Gourami, Golden Gourami, Silver Gourami
- Family: Belontiidae
- Origin: Malaysia, Thailand, Burma, Vietnam
- Adult Size: 4 inches (10 cm)
- Social: Peaceful, suitable for community tanks
- Lifespan: 4 years
- Tank Level: Mid, top dweller
- Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallon
- Diet: Omnivore, eats most foods
- Breeding: Egglayer - bubblenest
- Care: Easy
- pH: 6.0 - 8.8
- Hardness: 5-35 dGH
- Temperature: 72-82 F (22-28 C)
- Expanded Profile
Opaline Gourami
From Shirlie Sharpe, About.com
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