HONEY GOURAMI

Scientific name: Trichogaster chuna Pronunciation: Trick-oh-gas-ter chew-nah Size: 5cm

Origin: India and Bangladesh.

Habitat: Flooded fields, ponds and ditches dense in vegetation Tank size: 60x30x30cm

Water requirements: Soft and acidic to slightly alkaline; 6.0-7.5pH, 2-12°H

Temperature: 20-27°C

Temperament: Peaceful community species that likes company of its own kind.

Males may spar but not damage each other

Feeding: Any suitably small sized flake or granular food, live or frozen bloodworm, mosquito larva, Daphnia Availability and cost: Readily available, prices from around £5 with coloured varieties a little more expensive