Thick Lipped Gourami

Care requirements

Care level: Beginner – Intermediate.

The listed lifespan is up to 7 years.

Water parameters

The temperature range for this fish is 23–28 °C, which fits many tropical freshwater aquariums. Choose other fish with overlapping temperature needs.

The pH range for this fish is 6–7.5. That points to slightly acidic to neutral water, but stability is more important than sudden corrections.

The GH range for this fish is 4–15 dGH. That gives some flexibility, but sudden changes are usually more stressful than a stable value that is slightly imperfect.

Temperament and compatibility

As a peaceful fish, Thick Lipped Gourami is best kept with calm species that will not harass it or dominate the feeding area.

Feeding

As an omnivore, Thick Lipped Gourami should receive a varied diet rather than one repeated food type.

Before adding this fish

• Choose other fish with overlapping temperature needs.
• Keep pH stable within the listed range instead of making sudden corrections.
• Avoid aggressive or highly competitive fish.
• Offer a varied diet that matches this species.