Giant Gourami
Osphronemus goramy
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Last updated: November 17, 2025
Overview
Huge, robust gourami, mostly vegetarian.
Origin: Southeast Asia
Family: Osphronemidae
Physical Characteristics
Maximum Size: 45.00 cm
Temperament: Peaceful
Care Level: Difficult
Diet Type: Herbivore
Habitat Requirements
Water Type: Freshwater
Temperature Range: 25.0°C - 30.0°C
pH Range: 6.5 - 8.0
Water Hardness: 5 - 20 dGH
Minimum Tank Size: 700 liters
Care and Feeding
Diet Information:
Leafy veggies, pellets.
Care Level:
Difficult
Breeding
Breeding Difficulty: Difficult
Rarely breeds; needs outdoor ponds.
Compatibility
Peaceful
Needs very large tank and gentle tankmates.