Fish Species
Samurai Gourami
Sphaerichthys vaillanti
About
A rare blackwater gourami from Borneo with dramatic sexual dimorphism; females are often more strongly patterned. It requires very soft, acidic water and low-stress surroundings.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Sphaerichthys vaillanti
Origin Region
Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Expert
Max Size
6 cm | 2.4 in
Water Requirements
Southeast AsiaTemperature
24–28°C
pH
6–7.5
GH Hardness
3–12dGH
KH Alkalinity
2–8dKH
Min Tank Size
75L