Blue Gourami — printable fact sheet
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Blue Gourami
Trichopodus trichopterus
The Blue Gourami, also known as the Three-spot Gourami, is a popular freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia. It is recognized for its shimmering blue or pale blue coloration and the two distinctive spots on each side of its body, with the third 'spot' being its eye. Blue Goura…
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- Blue Gouramis can breathe air directly from the surface, allowing them to survive in oxygen-poor waters where many other fish cannot.
- Blue Gouramis can change their coloration slightly depending on mood or environment, and males become more vibrant during breeding. They are bubble nest builders, with males constructing floating nests for their eggs using bubbles and plant material.
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