Trichopodus trichopterus

This is a common fish throughout South East Asia. I have seen them in the wild in Thailand and Singapore (possibly introduced). Very hardy. Does prefer planted surroudinging where it can anchor a bubble nest.

Note that in fish stores, more often than not selective-bred forms are offered ('marble' or 'golden' gouramis). These look slightly different from the wild-type.

IUCN lists it as 'least concern'.

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Very easy fish to keep and breed. Likes warm, planted, shallow tanks and will breed readily. Fry are really tiny.