The Chocolate Gourami is a rare and delicate species with a rich brown body, red fins, and striking horizontal lines, perfect for blackwater aquariums.
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The Chocolate Gourami is a rare and delicate species with a rich brown body, red fins, and striking horizontal lines, perfect for blackwater aquariums.
Brown body with red-orange fins and horizontal stripes; small and delicate with a rounded shape.
4–6 years
Carnivore – prefers live foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms; reluctant to accept dry foods.
A rare, delicate gourami for advanced aquarists seeking a unique blackwater species.
Difficult – requires stable blackwater or soft acidic conditions.
10 gallons
4.5–6.5
1–5 dGH
75–80°F (24–27°C)
2 inches (5 cm)
Small peaceful blackwater species and shrimp.
Avoid active or aggressive fish that may outcompete or stress them.
Sphaerichthys osphromenoides
Osphronemidae
Indonesia, Malaysia
Peaceful and shy; thrives in small groups.
Offer live foods frequently; frozen foods may also be accepted.
Mouthbrooder; females carry eggs and fry in their mouths until free-swimming.
Females incubate eggs in their mouths. Provide soft, acidic water and live foods for optimal breeding success.
pH: 4.5–6.5, Temperature: 75–80°F (24–27°C).
Stress-related illnesses, prone to Ich if water quality fluctuates.
Shy and peaceful; best kept in species-only or calm community tanks.
Shy and peaceful; males and females form small groups and display gentle interactions.
Chocolate Gouramis are small, shy, and highly sensitive to water conditions. They are native to blackwater streams of Southeast Asia. Their unique mouthbrooding breeding behavior and rich brown coloration make them highly prized among experienced aquarists.