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<b>Common Names:</b> Powder Blue Dwarf Gourami
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Colisa lalia</i>
<br><b>Family:</b> Belontiidae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 6.0-7.5 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 72-82°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 4-10 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 4 years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 2 inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 10g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Omnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> The Powder Blue Dwarf Gourami is a bubble nest builder that uses plants to help bind together the bubbles. The water level should be reduced to 8 inches during spawning, and the temperature should be approximately 82°F. After spawning, the female should be moved to a different tank. The male will tend to the eggs and fry, and when the fry are 2-3 days old the male should also be removed.
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Peaceful
<br><b>Compatible:</b> Angelfish, Barbs, Cory Cats, Danios / Minnows, Guppies, Hatchets, Killifish, Loaches, Mollies, Platies, Plecos, Rainbowfish, Rasboras, Sharks, Suckermouth Catfish, and Swordtails.
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> Heavily planted with at least part of the surface covered with floating plants. A darker substrate will help show-off the gourami's colors, and peat filtration is recommended. Regular water changes are a must, as this gourami can be susceptible to disease. Loud noises often scare them, so the tank should be in a quiet area.
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b> Bramaputra, Ganges, Jumna
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