Three spot gourami size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 12 cm. The largest on record measured 15 cm (standard length). Record sizes among the 52 Osphronemidae species on LumaReef: 1.1 cm (Harvey's Licorice Gourami) to 70 cm (Giant Gourami).

Three spot gourami tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 90 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.

Three spot gourami water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 23–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.8, hardness 3–15 °dGH. Close to what most Osphronemidae on LumaReef need (22–28 °C).

Three spot gourami tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 64 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Sailfin molly, Bristlenose pleco, and Giant danio.

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Three spot gourami

Trichopodus trichopterus

It patrols the surface slowly and menacingly, then starts the chasing.

The Three spot gourami (Trichopodus trichopterus) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Osphronemidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. Adults grow to about 12 cm; the largest on record measured 15 cm (standard length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 90 cm long and water at 23–28 °C.

Size: 12 cm
Smallest tank: 90 cm
Temperature: 23–28 °C
Care: Moderate

In the aquarium

Temperature23–28 °C

pH6.0–7.8

Hardness3–15 °dGH

Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Moderate
Water layer: Surface
Group: Lives on its own
Plants: Plant safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litres15 of them
Wide120 cm · 300 litres25 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres54 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres100 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres120 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along64 species

and 40 more species

Caution33 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Not together2 species

Water temperatures do not overlap

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom
Largest on record: 15 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
Aquarium trade: Very common

Conservation status

Classification

OrderAnabantiformes
FamilyOsphronemidae
GenusTrichopodus
SpeciesTrichopodus trichopterus
Described byPallas, 1770

In other languages

German: Blauer Fadenfisch
Spanish: Gourami azul
French: Gourami bleu
Russian: Пятнистый гурами
Japanese: スリースポットグラミー
Chinese: 三星毛足鱸

Quick answers

Three spot gourami size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 12 cm. The largest on record measured 15 cm (standard length). Record sizes among the 52 Osphronemidae species on LumaReef: 1.1 cm (Harvey's Licorice Gourami) to 70 cm (Giant Gourami).
Three spot gourami tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 90 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.
Three spot gourami water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.8, hardness 3–15 °dGH. Close to what most Osphronemidae on LumaReef need (22–28 °C).
Three spot gourami tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 64 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Sailfin molly, Bristlenose pleco, and Giant danio.
Three spot gourami: alone or in a group?: It can be kept on its own.
Three spot gourami and plants: is it plant safe?: Yes, it leaves plants alone.