Frail Gourami
Ctenops nobilis
Frail Gourami is a middle-to-top swimmer.
Save this fish or add it directly to one of your aquariums.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- ≤ 10 cm (≤ 3.9 in)
- Care level
- Advanced
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Swimming zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temperature
- 15–25 °C
- pH
- 5–7.5
- GH
- 10–20 dGH
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- up to 5 years
Care requirements
Care level: Advanced.
Lifespan: up to 5 years.
Water parameters
Suitable water: temperature 15–25 °C, pH 5–7.5, GH 10–20 dGH.
Temperament and compatibility
Frail Gourami is aggressive and needs carefully selected companions.
Swimming zone and behavior
This fish uses the middle to upper part of the aquarium, so leave enough open swimming space for movement and feeding.
Feeding
Use foods that suit a meatier diet and avoid combining it with fish small enough to be treated as food.
Natural habitat and origin
Origin: India.
Before adding this fish
- Choose other fish carefully around this temperament.
- Offer a varied diet that matches this species.
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FAQ
How large does Frail Gourami get?
Frail Gourami reaches ≤ 10 cm (≤ 3.9 in).
Is Frail Gourami peaceful?
Frail Gourami should be planned cautiously with compatible fish only, because aggressive behavior can limit companion options.
What temperature is suitable for Frail Gourami?
Keep it between 15 to 25 °C.