True gouramis are the classic labyrinth fish of the aquarium hobby, prized for their peaceful nature, striking colours and fascinating bubble-nest breeding behaviour. Browse our species guides below.
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Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
Territorial · Intermediate
Pearl Gourami
Trichopodus leerii
Peaceful · Beginner
Honey Gourami
Trichogaster chuna
Peaceful · Beginner
Banded Gourami
Trichogaster fasciata
Territorial · Beginner
Three Spot Gourami
Trichopodus trichopterus
Territorial · Beginner
Gold Gourami
Trichopodus trichopterus (colour form)
Territorial · Beginner
Opaline Gourami
Trichopodus trichopterus (colour form)
Territorial · Beginner
Moonlight Gourami
Trichopodus microlepis
Peaceful · Intermediate
Snakeskin Gourami
Trichopodus pectoralis
Peaceful · Beginner
Giant Gourami
Osphronemus goramy
Territorial · Intermediate
Chocolate Gourami
Sphaerichthys osphromenoides
Peaceful · Advanced
Samurai Gourami
Sphaerichthys vaillanti
Peaceful · Advanced
Sparkling Gourami
Trichopsis pumila
Peaceful · Intermediate
Fire Red Licorice Gourami
Parosphromenus sumatranus
Territorial · Advanced
Red Robin Gourami
Trichogaster chuna (colour form)
Peaceful · Beginner
Kissing Gourami
Helostoma temminckii
Semi-aggressive · Intermediate
Croaking Gourami
Trichopsis vittata
Peaceful · Beginner