List of Freshwater Aquarium Fish Species - Labyrinth Fish

Labyrinth Fish

Common name Taxonomy Picture Size Tank Type Care Level Remarks Temp Range Acceptable pH Recommended water hardness
Chocolate gourami Sphaerichthys osphromenoides 7 cm (2.8 in)
Croaking gourami Trichopsis vittata 6.5 cm (2.6 in) Often confused with the pygmy gourami
Dwarf gourami Colisa lalia 5 cm (2.0 in) Community Intermediate the dwarf gourami is perfect for small to mid sized aquariums as it will not grow as large as its larger relatives. A beautiful, peaceful gourami. Prone to bacterial infections.
Giant gourami Osphronemus goramy 60 cm (24 in) Occasionally, some other gouramis are also referred to as "giant gouramis"
Paradise fish Macropodus opercularis 7.5 cm (3.0 in) One of the few freshwater aquarium fish that survive in cold water. Most common variety is the Blue Paradise.
Pearl gourami Trichopodus leerii 11.5 cm (4.5 in)
Pygmy gourami, Sparkling gourami Trichopsis pumila 3.8 cm (1.5 in) Often confused with the croaking gourami
Kissing gourami Helostoma temminckii 15 cm (5.9 in) The pink variety is more popular than the natural green one. They are called Kissing Gouramis because the seem to pucker their lips outwards. they require aquarium salt in the water or hard water
Moonlight gourami Trichopodus microlepis 15 cm (5.9 in)
Snakeskin gourami Trichopodus pectoralis 20 cm (7.9 in)
Three spot gourami Trichopodus trichopterus 10 cm (3.9 in) Easy Various color varieties each given a different name (blue gourami, gold gourami, and opaline gourami)
Siamese fighting fish Betta splendens 7.5 cm (3.0 in) Single fish only for males, community for females. Easy Numerous color and fin pattern varieties. In the U.S., the fish is often called "betta", although this word is actually the name of the genus that includes more than 60 species other than the Siamese fighting fish. Multiple males in a tank will result in conflicts and possibly death. Females can be housed together in groups of 4+ in a tank, though they may become territorial and attack each other. Males have long flowing fins with vibrant colors, and females have shorter fins. This fish is best put with fish that do not nip fins, as the fins of the betta are easy to attack. They should also not be housed with other fish with long, flowing fins as the Betta may confuse it with another, and attack.

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