Osphronemus septemfasciatus : King of the Giant Gourami
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Yep, that was just what I read on the internet while trying to find out more about the species.. I think mine is too small to sex (and the photos aren’t great), but please lmk what you think (if possible)
it’s only been 7-10 days and s/he is probably the smallest of the fish in the tank along with some of the loaches.. I haven’t seen him/her be aggressive to any of the fish. I’ve actually taken two other fish out (parrot cichlid andOsphronemus goramy) b/c they were being aggressive twds it. I am very excited about this fish.. I didn’t even know the species name when I ordered the fish so I had no idea what it would turn out to be.. it was just listed as a giant tiger gourami I believe
From speaking w/ the person at the fish shop there were only 5 that came in and one was taken home by a worker. Hopefully.. it will be peaceful. I saw that they were a bit more slow growing than other types. Mine seems to be already putting on some size in the short amt of time that I’ve had him. I’ve got a mbu puffer that I haven’t seen be aggressive w/ anyone in nearly 2 years since I got it - this gourami was literally stealing bits of a crayfish from his mouth... another fish that will have to be moved to avoid accidents. All the other fish seem to have the good sense to stay away while he’s eating including other gourami
going smooth, has a bit of an attitude, currently being housed with a juvie Rita rita
definitely slower growth than the osphronemus gourami that I’ve kept.. has a bit of an attitude but most fish keep him in check b/c he’s the one of smallest in the tank. Mine does really care for shrimp etc or zucchinI.. favors flakes/pellets
