Difference between revisions of "Ctenops nobilis"

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Latest revision as of 03:24, 13 December 2017

Frail Gourami

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Frail Gourami

Ctenops nobilis

114 Litres (30 US G.)

8-10 cm (3.1-3.9")

sg

Freshwater

pH

4.0 - 6.0

18 -24 °C (64.4-75.2°F)

0-6 °d

1:2 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

1-5 years

Family

Osphronemidae





Additional names

Frail Gourami, Indian Paradisefish, Noble Gourami

Additional scientific names

Osphronemus nobilis


Diet[edit]

Prefers live or frozen food such as bloodworm and brine shrimp. May also take flake and pellet food.


Feeding regime[edit]

Feed once or twice a day.


Environment specifics[edit]

This fish is exceptionally sensitive to water quality. It requires a well matured tank with acidic water quality. It will not live long in tropical temperatures and so needs cool sub-tropical set ups with good current and oxygenation.

Pictures[edit]

External links[edit]