Chocolate Gourami - Sphaerichthys osphromenoides - 2.5cm

SynonymsSphaerichthys osphromenoides osphromenoides
DistributionBorneo, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, and Sumatra.
Maximum Size6cm (2.4")
Temperature24-27°C
Water ParametersVery soft & acidic. pH: 4.0-6.0, dH: up to 8 degrees.
CompatibilitySpecialist community
LightingDim (can be brighter if diffused by plants)
Sexual DimorphismIn mature fish, the females have a straight throat profile, whereas the males have a slightly uneven profile due to the presence of distensible skin that expands during mouthbrooding. Males also have more ornate finnage, although this can be difficult to ascertain as the dorsal is often held flat against the body.
FeedingFlake, granules and frozen foods