Quick summary The Giant Gourami is an intelligent, interactive fish that can bond with its owner, but it can grow to 40-70 cm and needs at least 800 litres, so it’s only suitable for keepers who can commit to a very large, long-term setup. If you can’t provide that space, this is not the right…
Quick summary The Paradise Fish is a hardy, colourful, and easy to breed species well suited to beginners, especially since it tolerates cool room temperatures without a heater. However, males are territorial and can be aggressive, so it’s best kept singly or as one male with females, and tank mates must be chosen carefully to…
Quick summary The Honey Gourami is an easy, peaceful fish well suited to beginners, thriving in a planted 40-litre-plus tank with calm tank mates and stable, warm water. It is shy at first but easy to care for overall, making it a great gentle centrepiece for a quiet community aquarium. In this guide: Introduction Quick…
Quick summary The Kissing Gourami grows large (up to 30 cm) and needs at least a 350 litre tank with robust, similarly sized tank mates, making it best suited to keepers who can provide plenty of space rather than a small first aquarium. It’s rated moderate difficulty, so a beginner willing to invest in a…
Quick summary Dwarf Gouramis are colourful, peaceful fish suited to well-planted community tanks of 40 litres or more, but they require stable water quality and careful attention when buying, since commercially bred stock is prone to the incurable Dwarf Gourami Iridovirus. They are a good fit for hobbyists willing to quarantine new fish and maintain…
Quick summary The Pearl Gourami is a hardy, peaceful, and easy-to-keep fish that suits intermediate and experienced fishkeepers with at least a 120 litre tank, though its long trailing fins mean it should be kept with calm tank mates rather than fin-nippers. It is a great choice if you want a strikingly beautiful, low-maintenance community…
Quick summary The Sparkling Gourami is a tiny, peaceful, sound-making fish best suited to aquarists with some experience who can provide a densely planted nano tank with soft, acidic, stable water. It’s a great choice if you want a calm community species with genuine character, but it’s not ideal for beginners or setups lacking cover,…
Quick summary Bettas are hardy, colourful, and easy to care for once basic needs are met, making them a good fit for beginners willing to provide a filtered, heated tank of at least 20 litres rather than a bare bowl. Just be aware that males are highly territorial and cannot be housed with other males…