The Honey Gourami (Trichogaster chuna, Hamilton, 1822) is one of the most charming small labyrinth fish in the aquarium hobby. Known for its warm amber coloration and peaceful temperament, it has become a firm favourite among fishkeepers worldwide — from complete beginners to seasoned aquarists.
The Cryptocorina balance plant belongs to the genus Cryptocoryne. It has a reputation as a somewhat capricious and delicate child, requiring constant attention and care. But knowing a few small peculiarities of its physiology you can minimize the work of caring for it.
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.
Cryptocoryne aponogetonifolia is a beautiful aquarium plant that grows in the ground. It has a fairly large size, under favorable conditions can grow up to 100 cm high. In aquarium cultivation is usually smaller – about 35 – 40 centimeters high.
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).
Cryptocoryne wendtii is the most unpretentious of the cryptocorynes. Very decorative, so it is well-deserved love among amateurs, as well as professionals. Possesses great adaptability accompanied by a large phenotypic variability. Despite the adaptability badly reacts to sudden changes in the environment. Cryptocoryne Wendt likes stability. If you follow some simple rules will please your eyes with long lanceolate leaves that give the room pond the appearance of a tropical forest.
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.
Myriophyllum elatinoides named so for the similarity of its pinnate strongly dissected leaves with needles very unpretentious and undemanding species. Urruta can be kept in cold-water aquariums. It will create a background of lush emerald thickets, while being a wonderful shelter for fry of viviparous fish, as well as a substrate for spawning spawning eggs.
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.