Giant Gourami - How Big They Are

Scientific Name: Osphronemus gourami
Family: Osphronemidae
Origin: S.E. Asia
Adult Size: Up to 28" (inches)
Social: Community Fish
Lifespan: 4-6 years
Tank Level: Everywhere
Diet: Omnivorous
Breeding: Egglayer - bubblenest
Care: Large Tank
pH: 6.2 - 7.8
Hardenss: 4.0 - 10.0 dGH
Temperature: 72-78 F (22-26 C)
Availability: Hard to find

General Information:
Osphronemus gorami is the largest anabantoid species. Osphronemus gorami juveniles look very similar to chocolate guramis. They get so big they are known as ‘Tank Busters’. The juvenile bears no resemblance to the adult, so don't be fooled by its babe looks. [an error occurred while processing this directive]

Compatibility:
Giant Gouramis are generally good community fish. Somewhat loners, they may fight fish of the same species when they are young. They tend to mellow a bit when they get older but due to their size they can still eat most community type fish. Beware of placing smaller fish in with these, they will come up missing.

Sexing:
You can start to distinguish the sex of these fish around six months of age. The dorsal and anal fins are more pointed in males