Sphaerichthys osphromenoides (Chocolate gourami)

The sphaerichthys osphromaides is a fish from Southeast Asia, notably the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. It is a small fish, generally measuring between 4 and 6 centimeters in length. It has an elongated and fusiform shape, with a body covered with scales and a caudal bifide fin. Its color varies from light brown to dark brown, with darker spots on the body and fins.

The sphaerichthys osphromaides is a freshwater fish that lives in rivers and streams with calm and shallow waters. It feeds mainly on insects and crustaceans, which it captures by hunting in aquatic herbaria. The sphaerichthys osphromaides is a gregarious fish, that is to say it lives in a group with other individuals of its species.

The sphaerichthys osphromaides is an oviparous fish, that is to say that it lays eggs. The female lays her eggs in aquatic herbaria, where they are fertilized by the male. The eggs hatch in a few days, giving birth to fry who are starting to feed immediately. The sphaerichthys osphromaides is a fast growing fish and reaches its adult size in just a few months.

Due to its small size and its beautiful color, the sphaerichthys osphromaides is a popular fish in the aquarophilia. It is often maintained in community aquariums with other peaceful species. However, it is important to provide adequate habitat and appropriate food to keep it healthy.

The anal and caudal fin of the male have a yellow ended end.

Oral incubator and/or layer on the ground; Not very politive: only 20 to 40 young people; Fray on the ground; The female takes the eggs in the mouth where she keeps them in incubation for approx. 14 days.