Chocolate Gourami - Sphaerichthys osphromenoides - 2.5cm

Synonyms Sphaerichthys osphromenoides osphromenoides

Distribution Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, and Sumatra.

Maximum Size 6cm (2.4")

Temperature 24-27°C

Water Parameters Very soft & acidic. pH: 4.0-6.0, dH: up to 8 degrees.

Compatibility Specialist community

Lighting Dim (can be brighter if diffused by plants)

Sexual Dimorphism In 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.

Feeding Flake, granules and frozen foods