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Honey Gourami
Trichogaster chuna
Care profile for Honey Gourami (Trichogaster chuna): 5 cm adult size, 24–28°C, pH 6–7.5, beginner difficulty.
Care Parameters
Adult size
5 cm
Min tank
40 L
Temperature
24–28°C
pH
6–7.5
GH
4–12 dGH
Diet
Omnivore
Temperament
Peaceful
Water zone
Top
Difficulty
Beginner
Schooling
Pairs; one male per tank.
Suitable Plants
5Rotala Macrandra
A stunning red stem plant that turns deep crimson-red under high light and CO₂. One of the most beautiful red aquarium plants. Requires soft, slightly acidic water.
Cryptocoryne beckettii
Care profile for Cryptocoryne beckettii: low-medium light, low CO₂, beginner difficulty.
Glossostigma
One of the smallest aquarium plants, forming a dense carpet of tiny green leaves. Requires high light and CO2 to stay compact; Without it, stems stretch upward.
Anacharis
Care profile for Anacharis: low light, none CO₂, beginner difficulty.
Frogbit
A popular floating plant with round, lily-pad-like leaves and long, trailing roots. Excellent for nutrient吸收 and providing cover for fish fry and shy species.
Compatible Invertebrates
4Taiwan Bee Shrimp
A high-grade Caridina morph with bold black and white banding. One of the most prized ornamental shrimp. Requires soft, acidic water (pH 6.0-6.8, GH 4-6) and pristine conditions.
Blue Crayfish
A selectively bred color morph of the red swamp crayfish with brilliant blue coloration. Hardy and active, but will eat plants and harass tank mates.
Malaysian Trumpet Snail
A conically shelled burrower that aerates the substrate and patrols it for leftover food at night. Females reproduce by parthenogenesis, so a single snail can seed a colony - they are a genuine muck-prevention asset, but heavy feeding will let them multiply fast.
Vampire Shrimp
A large, impressive freshwater shrimp with fan-like appendages used to filter feed from the current. Can grow up to 15 cm and requires strong water flow and clean, well-oxygenated water.
Suitable Equipment
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Common Problems
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Dropsy
Abdomen swells and scales stand out like a pinecone — usually a bacterial infection.
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Old Tank Syndrome
Water quality slowly worsens over months or years despite regular small water changes.
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Fish Gasping at Surface
Fish hover at the surface, breathing rapidly. A possible oxygen emergency.
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Temperature Shock
Sudden temperature swings after water changes, heater failure or power cuts stress fish.
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White Spot Disease (Ich)
Tiny white salt-like grains on the body and fins of fish.
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