The Powder Blue Gourami is a selectively bred color morph of the Dwarf Gourami, admired for its striking blue coloration. It is a peaceful and hardy fish, perfect for community aquariums.
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The Powder Blue Gourami is a selectively bred color morph of the Dwarf Gourami, admired for its striking blue coloration. It is a peaceful and hardy fish, perfect for community aquariums.
Oval-shaped body with a shimmering powder blue hue. Long ventral fins and small size make it a graceful swimmer.
4–6 years
Omnivore – flakes, pellets, live and frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.
A peaceful and eye-catching variety of Dwarf Gourami, excellent for aquascaped tanks.
Easy – suitable for beginners with basic care.
10 gallons
6.0–7.5
4–10 dGH
72–82°F (22–28°C)
3 inches (7.5 cm)
Tetras, rasboras, mollies, guppies, corydoras, snails.
Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping fish like barbs.
Trichogaster lalius (color morph)
Osphronemidae
India (selectively bred color morph)
Best kept in pairs or peaceful groups. Avoid multiple males in small tanks.
Accepts flakes, pellets, and live foods. Offer a varied diet for best colors.
Bubble-nest builder; males guard and care for eggs until hatching.
Breed in a separate tank with floating plants. Male creates bubble nest and guards the eggs.
pH: 6.0–7.5, Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C).
Susceptible to bacterial infections and Dwarf Gourami Iridovirus if stressed.
Peaceful, though males may be mildly territorial.
Calm and slow-moving, ideal for planted or community tanks.
Powder Blue Gouramis are small labyrinth fish that breathe atmospheric air. Their powdery blue scales make them stand out in planted aquariums. Like other Dwarf Gouramis, males may become territorial during breeding but are generally peaceful and excellent community fish.