Sphaerichthys vaillanti (Samurai gourami)

Gourami chocolate to be maintained in a specific tank, the acclimatization of which is difficult. He prefers living or frozen food adapted to his small mouth.

The sphaerichthys Vaillanti is a small freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia. Its adult size generally varies between 2.5 and 3.5 centimeters, although some individuals can reach up to 4 centimeters long. The body of the sphaerichthys Vaillanti is elongated and compressed laterally, which allows it to easily sneak in small spaces. Its color generally varies between light brown and gray, with vertical stripes on the side which give it a striped appearance.

The sphaerichthys Vaillanti is a gregarious fish, which means that he likes to live in a group. He needs a well planted aquarium to hide and feel safe, and he appreciates small spaces such as roots and plant sheets. It is a peaceful fish that gets along well with other species, but it can be a little shy and fearful in the presence of larger or more aggressive fish.

The sphaerichthys Vaillanti is a microbial predator fish, which means that it feeds mainly on small organisms such as artemias nauplies and microorganisms present in the water.

The female has bands on the body during breeding period, she is also more colorful and smaller than the male

oral incubation made by the male