Golden Gourami (Trichopodus trichopterus)

Quarantined gourami for planted aquariums and carefully selected community setups in Canada.

The Golden Gourami is a hardy colour form of the Three-Spot Gourami, valued for its bright yellow-gold appearance and adaptable nature. It is a larger gourami compared with dwarf types and works best in a well-planned community aquarium with appropriate tankmates.

Why This Fish Stands Out

• Hardy golden colour form of the Three-Spot Gourami
• Larger, more confident centerpiece fish than dwarf gouramis
• Labyrinth fish with interesting surface-breathing behaviour

Aquarium Setup & Behaviour

Provide a mature aquarium with plants, cover, open surface access, and similarly sized peaceful tankmates. Avoid very small or overly timid fish.

Golden Gouramis can be territorial, especially males. A well-furnished aquarium with visual breaks helps reduce tension.

Feeding

Feed quality flakes, pellets, and frozen foods. They are adaptable omnivores and benefit from variety.

Natural Colour & Livestock Integrity

The gold colour is a stable aquarium colour form. Topick Aquarium does not use hormones to artificially enhance colour.

Topick Aquarium Livestock Standard

All fish at Topick Aquarium are carefully quarantined and conditioned to our stable local tap water before sale. Although this species may have different natural habitat preferences in the wild, we focus on stability, gradual acclimation, healthy feeding, and mature aquarium systems before fish become available to customers.

Care Summary

• Scientific Name: Trichopodus trichopterus
• Adult Size: Approximately 10–12 cm
• Care Level: Beginner to Intermediate
• Recommended Tank: Mature planted freshwater aquarium with stable filtration and compatible tankmates

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Golden Gourami a Dwarf Gourami?
No. Golden Gourami is a colour form of the larger Three-Spot Gourami, Trichopodus trichopterus.

Can Golden Gouramis be aggressive?
They can become territorial, especially males, so tank size and visual cover matter.

Why do gouramis go to the surface?
Gouramis are labyrinth fish and naturally breathe air from the surface.

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