Dwarf Gourami
Description
of the Dwarf Gourami
The Dwarf Gourami is a peaceful fish that grows up to 5cm. Its
body is translucent blue, with vertical reddish/orange stripes.
Like other Gouramis, it is a labyrinth fish so has the ability
to breathe air through its labyrinth organ. It is also a bubble
nest builder, the male will build the bubble nest and protects
the eggs until the fry hatches.
Profile of
the Dwarf Gourami
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Dwarf Gourami species.
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Size: Up to 5cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
PH 6.0 to 8.0. Temp 25 to 28 Degrees
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Diet / Feeding:
Algae Based Dried Food, Frozen Bloodworms and Brine Shrimp
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Temperament:
Peaceful Fish
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Habitat: Lakes
and slow moving stream with lots of vegetation
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Behaviour: Good
Community Fish
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Range: Asia:
India, Pakistan and Bangladesh
Scientific
Classification of the Dwarf Gourami
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Dwarf Gourami?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Dwarf Gourami slimy?
Dwarf Gourami secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Dwarf Gourami to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Dwarf Gourami have gills?
Gills enable the Dwarf Gourami to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Dwarf Gourami have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Dwarf Gourami
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Dwarf Gourami
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Dwarf Gourami
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Dwarf Gourami
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Dwarf Gourami
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