Small Gourami
Dwarf gourami fans of aquariums are probably familiar with a small but very beautiful fish called dwarf gourami.
Small gourami. The dwarf gourami trichogaster lalius is a small freshwater fish. In nature gouramis eat small insects and larvae from the surface of the water and graze on algal growth on plants. Well known this fish was made by its elegant coloring unpretentiousness in leaving and non aggressive disposition.
An algae based flake food along with freeze dried bloodworms tubifex and brine shrimp will provide these fish with proper nutrition. They come in a range of colors primarily driven by breeders who desired different and visually appealing variations. This variety is especially popular with beginner aquarium owners.
A varied diet is very important to the dwarf gourami which is an omnivore that prefers both algae based foods and meaty foods. They are similar to gourami and reach a size of 6 cm. The dorsal and other fins are firm and extend almost to the caudal fin in both male and female dwarf gourami.
Dwarf gourami lives in the waters of bengal and assam. In captivity they will eat flake food freeze dried food frozen foods and vegetable tablets. To maintain good health supplement their diet with periodic feedings of live foods such as worms.
Dwarf gourami diet and feeding. The body is dotted with small alternating lines of blue red green and yellowish hues. Usually when a dwarf gourami is stressed or sick then it will sulk around at the bottom of your.
