Giant feeding guide

Continue Giant Gurami goramy is a terrific fish when it gets big. In their natural habitat, the natives reported lengths of nearly 2 feet (60 cm). It was even suggested by Vierke (1978) that it could get as big as 2 1/3 feet (70 cm). Now it's one big gourmet! Fortunately, in captivity they are barely more than 16 inches (40 cm) and it is only a rare specimen that reaches about 18 inches (45 cm). But it's still a good size fish. It is the largest of all the labyrinthine fish, and in its native countries it is affectionately called Water Hogo. It is an active fish with a high metabolism and it eats a lot. They are believed to have originated in Java and possibly , and other islands in the Malay archipelago, but their range today is much greater. They were introduced in a number of countries across where they fished and cultured as delicious fish food. They are also highly valued for use in public aquariums because of their size and ease of care. These fish are usually sold in sizes 1 1/2 - 3 inches (4 - 8 cm) in pet stores. When they are small, they have a pointed snout, a flat head and an attractive striped color. Minors have stripes of silver-blue/grey to black on a creamy and golden-yellow background. As they get older they free strips and turn the color of the fish in the photo above, or sometimes completely black. Adults develop a swollen forehead (especially males), as well as thick lips (more pronounced in females) and a thick chin. Other common names they are known for include Common Gurami and True Gourami. It is not difficult to keep the fish, but because of its size it will need a very large aquarium and therefore is usually kept by more experienced aquarists able to provide a larger environment. A juvenile can start in a 30 gallon tank, but an adult will need a minimum tank size of 200 gallons. If you keep it with other fish, an even larger tank is offered. A well-taken specimen will reach its full adult size in about 4 to 4 1/2 years. Although these will grow into a very large strong fish, they make a very representative pet. They recognize you, and some people even report the possibility of petting their fish. They can be stored in a community aquarium, but their temperament with tank mates is variable. They tend to be peaceful with other large fish and adults tend to only become aggressive its their tank is too small. Good tankmates include knifefish, large soma, and loricariid (plecostomus) sommas from South America. When raised and kept in adulthood they make their own tank. Therefore, it is important to understand that the fish they will grow will be fine, but the new additions run the risk of being killed. Since they are large and active, they will need minimal tank decorations. Decor includes dark substrate substrate of their color, a few pieces of driftwood or some rock, and some sturdy plants around the perimeter of the tank and floating on the surface. They eat plants, however, so they have to be a fast-growing species. With his great appetite it will put a heavy load on water and filtration. A weekly change of water of up to 50% is recommended and necessary. For information on freshwater fish conservation, see: Freshwater Aquarium Guide: Aquarium Setting and Care Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Order: Perciformes Family: Osphronemidae Genus: Osphronemus Species: goramy Giant Gurami - Fast Aquarium CareAquarist Experience Level: Intermediate Fish Size 70.00 cm)Minimum tank size: 200 gal (757 L)Temperature: PeacefulAquarium Solidity: Moderately hardyTemperature: 68.0 to 86.0' F (20.0 to 30.0' C)Enter freshwater Aquarium - Enter your aquarium, to see If this fish is compatible! Habitat: Distribution / BackgroundThe Giant Gourmets Osphronemus Goramy was described by Lacep'de in 1801. They are believed to have originated from the Greater Sunda Islands in Java and possibly Sumatra, Borneo and other islands in the Malay archipelago. Their range today is much larger since they have been introduced to several countries for aquaculture purposes. In a number of countries, including Australia, they are commercially grown as food fish. They are also located in the Lower Basin: the Malay Peninsula, , and , as well as the waters of China, Singapore and eastern India. They are considered an important and savoury food source. This gurami is one of the 4 currently recognized species of the genus Osphronemus. This genus is commonly called giant gouramis and they are all very similar in shape and very large. The giant red tail of Gurami O. laticlavius, which reaches a length of 20 inches (50 cm), can also sometimes be found in the aquarium trade. But only the elephant Ear Gurami O. exodoney hang with this view of the title of the largest maze of fish. Both reach nearly 2 feet (60 cm), but it was suggested by expert and author Jong Vierke (1978) that this species could get as big as 2 1/3 feet (70 cm), which would make him a champion in size. Other types of Osphronemus include: Elephant Ear Gurami Osphronemus exodon (Roberts, 1994) Giant red tail Gurami Osphronemus laticlavius (Roberts, 1992) Kala , Giant Gurami Osphronemus septemfasciatus (Roberts, 1992) This species is the most accurate of the IUCN list as the least troubled (LC). The occurrence of this species is very widespread, it is widespread and there are no major problems identified. They are widespread, abundant and well adapted in all suitable habitats throughout the range. They are both wild caught and culturally used as popular fish food as well as aquarium species. Other common names they known to include Common Gurami and True Gourami. They are also sometimes referred to as the Golden Red Fish, which is problematic because it is also a common name for the ocean perch Sebastes norvegicus, although this fish is commonly called Pink Fish. This species is also sometimes referred to as common names commonly associated with other Gura, including Bandeda Gurami, Rainbow Gurami or Striped Gurami. They inhabit lowlands of medium and large rivers as well as lakes, and they will enter flooded forests during the rainy season. They are also found in stagnant water swamps and marshes, as well as in canals where water moves sluggishly. They were even found in brackish water. Their habitat is highly vegetated and they are opportunistic feeders who will consume both plant and substance. Their natural diet consists of aquatic , fish, frogs, earthworms, and sometimes even dead animals. Scientific title: Osphronemus goramySocial grouping: Solitary - This fish is mostly a loner. IUCN Red List: LC - Least concernDescriptionGigants Gurami sideways compressed with a deep bodily oval shape and blunt head. As juveniles their head is flat and spiky, but as adults they develop a nuchal hump, swollen handles or lump on their forehead, along with thick lips and a thick chin. The male's forehead is usually larger than that of a female, while the lips of the female are usually thicker than the two. Ventral fins are similar to filamentous fins. Like all other gouramis they have a special organ maze that allows them to survive in oxygen-depleted waters. This organ is part of the fish that allows it to absorb atmospheric oxygen directly into the bloodstream, swallowing air on the surface of the water. In the wild they can reach almost 2 feet (60 cm) long, although in captivity they rarely grow more than 16 inches (40 cm). It was even proposed by Vierke (1978), however, that it can get as big as 2 1/3 feet (70 cm). They will be able to reproduce at the age of about 6 months when they have reached a length of about 4 3/4 inches (12 cm). It is a very long live fish with an average lifespan of more than 20 years with good care. Juveniles have yellow fins and 8 - 10 dark bars. The bars are silvery blue/grey to black on a golden-yellow background, giving them a striped look. The color disappears as they mature and they become quite plain, usually with brownish-black or even a common pinkish to white coloring. In recent years, painted varieties of giant gurami appear in a hobby. Many albino and transparent fish types make the perfect canvas for applying color to a fairly simple specimen. Color is added to the fish by different methods, but with this fish it is believed through the process involved in the death of the fish by injecting colored dye under the skin. Concerns about the initial stress and pain for the fish and then perhaps a higher susceptibility to infection during the process. It is also thought possible that this could shorten their life expectancy. As a consumer you want to be aware of these problems. The cumulative purchasing power of aquarists makes a difference in what is available. Fish size - inches: 27.6 inches (70.00 cm)Life expectancy: 20 years - The average lifespan of this long-lived fish is about 20 years, and up to 25 years with proper care. Fish Keeping DifficultyThis is a hardy fish and easy to keep, but because of their adult size they will require a large aquarium. They are undemandable and will accept a wide range of products, but are also active with an insatiable appetite. They make a good choice for an experienced fish keeper with a very large tank and a strong filter, to handle the bio load these fish produce. Tankmats should also be large and relatively unavpced. They can live for 20 years, so it takes a long-term commitment to house this fish. They are very much worth the time and energy needed to keep them though as they have a personality not seen in many fish. Aquarium Hardiness: Moderately hardy - This species is very reliable, however the requirements of the tank means a lot of work and commitment on the part of the aquarist. Aquarist Experience Level: Intermediate - This fish requires a very large tank so is offered for more experienced aquarists. Food and FeedingThe Giant Gouramis are omnivores. In the wild they will eat aquatic algae as well as fish, crustaceans, frogs, worms and even dead meat. In captivity, they tend to eat all kinds of foods. To maintain a good balance offer high quality cereals or food pellets every day. Aside from the usual fish products, they will even eat cooked meat, bread, boiled potatoes and other vegetables. Only offer beef heart or any other meat from mammals is rare, as they are not able to properly digest these foods. Feed (either live or frozen) or blood worms as a treat. It is not a very picky eater and although it may be an insatiable predator, this fish will eat almost any freshwater aquarium products if it is trained to do so at an early age. If they are mostly fed live fish, your food bills will be very high, so it is suggested that you start training them on dried foods as soon as they are received. It is usually fed once or twice a day. Diet Type: Omnivorous - Specimens may need to be taught to take processed foods, and it is recommended that the fish keeper start this as soon as the fish is purchased. Flake Food: YesTablet / Pellet: YesLive Products (fish, shrimp, worms): Some of DietVegetable Food: Some of DietMeaty Food: Some of DietFeeding Frequency: feedings a day - Usually fed once or twice a day. Aquarium CareThese gouramis large fish that put a large bio load on the aquarium, so you need enough filtering. They are very hardy fish and though the organ allows the fish to survive in oxygen-depleted water, a common misconception that it makes water changes unnecessary. It is unlikely that these fish will suffer the same tissue damage from created toxins as any other fish. Regular water changes are mandatory with 25 - 50% weekly recommended. Water changes: Weekly - Weekly water changes 25 - 50% recommended. The SetupThe Giant Gourami Aquarium will swim in all parts of the aquarium. These fish grow big, huge actually. A minor can start in a 30 gallon tank, but as adults they will need a very large aquarium, 200 gallons is recommended. They are hardy and quite resistant to disease, so they can handle different water conditions. It is one of the few maze fish that has some tolerance to salt so can be stored in slightly brackish water conditions. However, it is not suitable for a full brackish water tank. It can tolerate salinity, which is less than 10% of a normal salt water tank, a specific gravity of less than 1.0002. But they need clean water, so you want to have a good filtration system with a moderate flow of water, and make big weekly water changes, with 25% or more reasonable. These gouramis will show their colors best on the dark substrate. Since they are large and active, they will need minimal tank decorations. The tank should be decorated in a way that allows it to move unhindered. These fish would like to have areas to hide that can be provided with multiple rock structures and swamps. Providing plants on the side parameter and the back of the aquarium is also nice. They will enjoy thick patches of floating plants too, but they will feed on plants, so use fast-growing species. Minimum tank size: 200 gallons (757 liters) - Juveniles can be stored in a 30 gallon tank, but as they mature 200 gallons or more will be needed. Suitable for Nano Tank: NoSubstrate Type: AnyLighting Needs: Moderate - Normal Lighting Temperature: 68.0 to 86.0 Degrees Fahrenheit (20.0 to 30.0 degrees Celsius) - Keep the surrounding room temperature according to water temperature to avoid trauma of the organ maze. Range ph: 6.5-8.0 Hardness range: 5 - 25 dGHBrackish: Sometimes - Can tolerate low salinity less than 10% of a normal salt water tank, specific gravity less than 1.0002.Water Movement: ModerateWater Region: All - They will swim in all areas of the aquarium. Social behaviorGigan Gouramis is usually a good fish community. A few singles, they can fight with fish of the same species when they are young. As they get older they mellow out but men tend to be conquered to one and can fight, making well known gourami kiss in a conquer ritualized manner. Their size and natural diet will allow them to eat smaller fish, so watch out for any smaller tankmates. Sometimes, though, predatory fish, which have never fed any live fish, will grow without knowing what other fish should be Dinner. There are reports of large sizes of Giant Gouramis peacefully live with small tetras or danios. They can be stored in a community aquarium and are usually peaceful with other large fish. Adults tend to only become aggressive its their tank is too small. Good tankmates include knifefish, large soma, and loricariid soma (plecostomus) from South America. When raised and kept in adulthood they make their own tank. Therefore, it is important to understand that the fish they have grown will be fine, but the new additions run the risk of being killed. Temperament: Peaceful - This fish will become increasingly predatory with age, so choose tankmates with caution. Compatible with:Same species - conspeciph: Yes - you can store one or in pairs. Groups are possible with a large enough aquarium. Males are territorial and will fight among themselves, and become aggressive in breeding. Peaceful fish (): Monitor - Although fish are usually peaceful, very small tankmates can be eaten. Semi-aggressive (): MonitorAggressive (): ThreatLarge Semi-Aggressive (): MonitorLarge Aggressive, Predatory (): ThreatSlow Swimmers and Eaters (): MonitorShrimps, Crabs, Snails: Threat : Threat: ThreatSex: Sexual Differences The Giant Gurami Has More and More Pointed Dorsive Mature men will also develop a larger nuchal hump, swollen handles or lump on the forehead. Female dorsal and fins will be rounder and they may have thicker lips than males. Breeding / ReproductionLike most fish in this family, Giant Gouramis are bubble nest builders. Breeding itself is a relatively easy but difficult task to perform in an aquarium. Providing a breeding tank that is massive enough for these huge fish is perhaps the biggest problem. This helps them reach maturity and are able to reproduce at the age of about 6 months, at a length of about 4 3/4 inches (12 cm). But they will still require a very large breeding tank. In the wild, the male will build a spherical nest from pieces of plants just below the surface of the water. They vary in size, but are usually about 16 (40 cm) wide and 12 (30 cm) deep. The circular entrance, about 4 (10 cm) across, always indicates where the water is deepest. Nests are mostly built in April and May, although spawning occurs throughout the year. The male will take 8 to 10 days to build his nest, anchoring his cane stems between 6 - 10 (15-25 cm) below the surface of the water. Spawning will result in the release of 1,500 to 3,000 eggs. Their eggs, as well as fry, are lighter than water and swim to the top. The male will collect the eggs in his mouth and place them in the nest. The eggs hatch after about 40 hours, and the male will protect the offspring for about 14 days after the caviar. See more descriptions of the methods For the maze of fish in: Breeding freshwater fish: fish: Breeding: Moderate - Although fish are not difficult to breed, the breeding tank should be massive. Fish DiseasesGiant Gouramis are very hardy, so the disease is usually not a problem in a well maintained aquarium. Some of the diseases they are prone to are bacterial infections, constipation and a hole in the head unless good water quality, nutrition and maintenance are provided. With any additions to the tank, such as new fish, plants, substrates and decorations there is a risk of the introduction of the disease. It is recommended to properly clean or quarantine everything you want to add to the installed tank before the introduction, so as not to upset the balance. These fish are very resistant, but knowing the signs of the disease, and catching and treating them early makes a huge difference. An outbreak can often be limited to just one or more fish if you deal with it early on. The best way to pre-emptively prevent disease is to give your fish a proper environment and a well-balanced diet. The closer they are to their natural habitat, the less stress there is in fish, making them healthier and happier. Stress fish will be more likely to acquire the disease. For information on freshwater fish diseases and diseases, see the Aquarium of Fish Diseases and Treatments. OptionsThe Giant Gourmets are readily available both in stores and online, and moderately inexpensive with prices range depending on size. Animal-World Links Links: Freshwater Fish and Plants Osphronemus goramy (Laspede, 1801) Giant Gurami, Fishbase.org Osphronemus goramy, Red List of Threatened Species of IUCN Dr. Rudiger Riel and Hans A. Baensch, Aquarium Atlas Vol. 1, Publisher Hans A. Baensch, 1991 Joseph S. Nelson, Fish of the World, Wiley, 2006. Greg Jennings (editor), 500 Freshwater Aquarium Fish, Firefly Books Ltd, 2006. Glen S. Axelrod, Brian M. Scott, Neil Perept, Encyclopedia of Exotic Tropical Fish for Freshwater Aquariums, TFH Publications, 2005 David Alderton, Encyclopedia Aquarium and Fish Pond, DK Publishing, Inc., 2005. Hans-Joachim Richter, Guramis and other anabantoids, T.F.H Publications, Inc., 1988 Neil Monks, Brackish Aquatic Fish: Aquarist's Guide to Identification, Care and Husband, TFH Publications, 2006 Dr. Herbert R. Axelrod, Aquarium Fish World, TFH Publications, 1998 Author: David Bro cfS, Clarice Broe CFS Waleed - 2019-06-24Welled Men and Women's Bulldogs. They have 13 weeks and current on all shots and documents. Interested then contact me via (972) 638 - 9315. Thank you for the price, thank you! Mel Josen - 2019-06-24I have a great white gourmet sell it cheaply as he needs a big tank. Bedford M 07940518841Eerson Toledo - 2016-05-19hello, good day. I have a community of different fish and I have been eating gurami for three years! I'm fine. Every time.. 1 week later I'm out eating, then I'll introduce new food for them. Now my gurami is behaving strangely, as he is weak and not as before. He/she lies on her side and only move when he/she will choke on the air, but others are caught (foil, paku, silver dollar, albino catfish, pleko, tapun shark, tetra, spotty stingray, koi, and goldfish.) are in good shape. and another thing I also nadded spotted scat at the same time I change food.now I don't know what is causing his/her weakness. If it is food or new fish spotted scat. Erickson Toledo - 2016-05-19 The new food I gave was JBL PondStick 4in1. Before I use JBL Novo Stick XL View (63) Animal Stories on giant Gurami Waleed - 2019-06-24Well socialized male and female French bulldog puppies for sale. They have 13 weeks and current on all shots and documents. Interested then contact me via (972) 638 - 9315. Thank you for the price, thank you! Mel Josen - 2019-06-24I have a great white gourmet sell it cheaply as he needs a big tank. Bedford M 07940518841joseph Thomas - 2015-04-23gaint gaurami white and gray large range from 2 kg to 5 kg available for breeding - 2015-12-10Do you still have breeding gurs? View (4) Buy / Sell requests for giant Gurami Gurami

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