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Banded Gourami

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The Banded Gourami is a medium-sized gourami known for its vertical bands and active swimming behavior, making it a hardy choice for aquariums.

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    • Description :

      The Banded Gourami is a medium-sized gourami known for its vertical bands and active swimming behavior, making it a hardy choice for aquariums.

    • Appearance :

      Oval-shaped body with alternating dark and light vertical bands; males are more colorful.

    • Lifespan :

      5–7 years

    • Diet :

      Omnivore – eats flakes, pellets, live foods (brine shrimp, bloodworms), and vegetables.

    • Closing Thoughts :

      A striped, hardy gourami species that is easy to keep and breed in aquariums.

  • Care Level :

    Easy – hardy and adaptable.

  • Minimum Tank Size :

    20 gallons

  • pH :

    6.0–7.5

  • Water Hardness :

    5–15 dGH

  • Temperature :

    72–82°F (22–28°C)

  • Max Size :

    4–5 inches (10–12 cm)

  • Tank Mates :

    Tetras, barbs, rasboras, danios, corydoras.

  • Bad Tank Mates :

    Avoid aggressive fish and fin-nippers.

  • Scientific Name :

    Trichogaster fasciata

  • Family :

    Osphronemidae

  • Origin :

    India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan

  • Social Behavior :

    Peaceful but territorial males.

  • Feeding Details :

    Provide a mix of pellets, flakes, and live/frozen foods.

  • Breeding Behavior :

    Bubble-nest builder; males create bubble nests among plants.

  • Breeding Details :

    Males build bubble nests; best bred in a separate tank with floating plants.

  • Important Water Parameters :

    pH: 6.0–7.5, Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C).

  • Common Health Issues :

    Can develop Ich, fin rot, or bacterial infections if stressed.

  • Temperament :

    Generally peaceful but males may be territorial.

  • Behavior & Temperament :

    Peaceful in community tanks but males may fight each other in small tanks.

    • The Banded Gourami, also called Striped Gourami, is a hardy and adaptable species. Found across South Asia, it thrives in aquariums with good vegetation and hiding spaces. Its distinctive vertical stripes and resilience make it popular among both beginners and experienced aquarists.

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