Scientific name:

Colisa lalia

Common name:

Dwarf gourami

Sexing:

Males are more colourful.

Habitat:

Wetlands of the Ganges, Jumna and Bramaputra

Food:

Omnivorous, feed mainly vegetable flakes.

Care and maintenance:

Tanks should be well planted, a dark substrate will bring out the best colours, they are susceptible to diseases so regular water changes are most important, a peaceful; timid species that should only be kept with other peaceful fishes

Water conditions:

4-8° dGH, pH 6.0-7.5

Temperature:

22°-28°c, 72°-82°F

Size:

2” (50mm)

Tank size:

18” (46cm)