Gurami are freshwater, labyrinth, relatively large aquarium fish. There are about ten species of gurus, among them marble, pearl, sunny, honey, blue and others, obtained as a result of selection. Lunar gourames, which will be discussed in this article, are very popular among aquarists.
Features of aquarium fish species lunar gourami
A distinctive feature of this fish, as well as of all other species of gurami, is a long filiform fin, which is a tactile organ. In addition, the originality of the moon gourami adds to its unusual coloration, reminiscent of the lunar path of the night reservoir, sometimes with a bluish tint. Also for these fish are characterized by concave forehead and oblong body, flattened from the sides.
The male gourae are usually larger and have a longer and sharp dorsal fin, and the spawning of the abdomen acquires a bright red-orange color. The females have rounded and short fins.
The maintenance and care of gums in the aquarium
Lunar gurus are considered unpretentious fish, and keeping them in a home aquarium is very simple. And since these fish are large enough (they grow 12-15 cm in length), then they need a large capacity - about 50 liters for a pair of fish.
The ideal environment for keeping gourami is water at a temperature of 22-24 ° C with neutral acidity. As for the rigidity of water, the gourami are indifferent to it. It is desirable to install fluorescent lights in the aquarium - thanks to them aquarium plants will develop well, which gurus often eat. In the aquarium with the gurus, the lid must be slightly opened, since they belong to the labyrinthine fishes and the atmospheric air is necessary for them to breathe.
The primer is suitable for anyone, but the dark advantageously shades the unusual coloring of these lunar fishes. Do not forget about aquarium plants - it can be Echinodorus Amazonian or Vallisneria spiral, as well as traditional duckweed or riccia. The thickets of aquarium grass will give the opportunity to shy gouras, if desired, to hide from dangers.
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Compatibility of gouramis with other fish species
Gourami are well suited for keeping in a common aquarium, if its size allows. They get along well with other fish, which have a similar size and containment conditions. Ideal neighbors for the lunar species are the other gurus. Avoidance of proximity to small fish, such as dwarf tetradone, which gurus can take for food.