Powder Blue Gourami

Powder Blue Gourami brings a soft blue sheen to a planted freshwater aquarium. This color variety belongs to the dwarf gourami group and offers a compact centerpiece with delicate trailing pelvic fins. Color intensity varies with lighting, maturity, and individual fish.

Fish details

• Scientific name: Trichogaster lalius — Powder Blue color form
• Size offered: Approximately 4–5 cm
• Adult size: About 8–9 cm
• Origin: South Asian species; cultivated blue color form
• Water type: Freshwater
• Temperament: Usually peaceful; males can be territorial

Recommended aquarium conditions

• Aquarium: 20 US gallons or larger recommended for a community setup
• Temperature: 24–27°C (75–81°F)
• pH: 6.0–7.5

Provide leafy cover, shaded hiding places, and open routes to the surface. Keep water movement gentle. Use a lid with an air gap, and maintain the aquarium's temperature with a suitable heater. These gouramis breathe air at the surface, so floating plants should not cover it completely.

Diet and feeding

Feed small omnivore pellets or crushed tropical flakes. Add variety with appropriately sized frozen daphnia or brine shrimp, and avoid large meals.

Compatibility and care

Keep with calm fish such as small rasboras, peaceful tetras, and suitable Corydoras. Avoid fin-nipping companions and crowded groups of male gouramis. Watch feeding time to ensure shy fish are not outcompeted.

Provide clean, stable water in a fully cycled aquarium. Inspect new arrivals carefully and quarantine separately where possible before introducing them to an established community.

Sizes are approximate. Contact Las Vegas Exotic Fish at (702) 685-5100 to confirm current availability or discuss your aquarium.