The dwarf gourami has been kept in our aquariums since 1954. Although this species has been known for a long time. This is probably the smallest representatives of this family. Fish gregarious and very peaceful. And these fish are also able to make sounds. Fish talker is characterized by intelligence and cleverness.
Moon gourami
Gourami moon appeared behind the glass of our aquariums relatively recently. On the territory of Russia imported in 1981. He immediately won the love of amateurs. Became quite popular due to its original coloration. Which resembles the lunar shine of the water surface on a clear night.
Honey gourami
Honey gourami is another beautiful fish, firmly settled behind the glass aquariums of amateurs around the world. It belongs to the macropod family, but differs from the macropod in that it is a very peaceful fish. Now this representative of the underwater fauna is increasingly referred to the genus Trichogaster. Previously, it was called Colisa honey, and also belonged to the genus Colisa.
Blue gourami
Blue gourami appeared in our aquarists relatively recently, it happened around 1958. Since then, this fish occupies a strong position in the collections of amateurs. Popularity of the fish contributes to its relatively peaceful disposition.
Spotted gourami
Gourami spotted or common gourami is a very peaceful, interesting to observe fish. At home, the local population uses trichogaster trichopterus as food. In our country it is a popular aquarium fish. First described by the Russian scientist naturalist German by origin Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811gg).
Gourami kissing
Gourami kissing is a very large fish, whose body length can reach 30 centimeters. Aquarium fish are usually much smaller, but nevertheless the vessel for maintenance should be more than fifty liters. In its homeland, this fish is an object of fishing. It is bred for sale.
Pearl gourami
The pearl gourami is an amazingly beautiful fish. Known to aquarists around the world since 1933. Soviet aquarists recognized this fish around 1949, since then this fish is an invariable inhabitant of our aquariums. Describe in words pearl placer, which is studded with the body of this fish is not possible. But having seen it once, you will definitely want to buy this beauty for your living corner. Despite the fact that the species is difficult to keep, its representatives will long remain the favorite of thousands of aquarists, both amateurs and professionals.
Marbled gourami
Marbled gourami aquarium fish obtained by crossing spotted and blue gourami. Its coloring resembles polished marble. Fish large calm and peaceful. Its majestic slow movements calm and pacify the observer, no matter how turbulent was not his past day.
Macropodus opercularis
Macropodus opercularis is another longtime inhabitant of our aquariums. It is believed that this is the second species, which began to contain European amateurs after the goldfish. The beauty of macropods preserved species purity is captured by one of its names. In the vastness of Russia, it is called paradise fish. Macropod is very unpretentious, hardy, disease-resistant, viable species. This may have caused the degeneration of aquarium culture.