Flame Dwarf Gourami Care Guide
Trichogaster lalius var. Flame · Freshwater Fish
What Flame Dwarf Gourami look like
Flame Dwarf Gouramis are domestic Trichogaster lalius selected for intense red to orange body color with blue fin accents. The body remains small, deep, and laterally compressed like the wild dwarf gourami.
Behavior & temperament
Keep Flame Dwarf Gouramis in quiet planted aquaria with low to moderate flow. They are generally peaceful but males may defend surface territories and bubble-nest areas. They do best with non-nippy fish and excellent water quality.
Diet & feeding
Flame Dwarf Gouramis are omnivores. Offer fine pellets or flakes with frozen or live daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworms, mosquito larvae, and occasional plant-based foods for color and digestion.
Behind the name
Flame refers to the red-orange domestic coloration.
Plan your tank
Check the numbers before you buy: tank volume, a stocking plan, cycle progress, water changes, and your ongoing care routine.
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