Sunset Honey Gourami

Trichogaster chuna

Animalia›Chordata›Actinopterygii›Anabantiformes›Osphronemidae

📍 Bangladesh & Northeast India

Deep sunset-orange colour morph of the Honey Gourami. More intensely coloured than the wild form. Peaceful and perfect for nano community tanks.

Size2"

Min Tank10g

peaceful

Zonetop

Care Guide

Diet

Sunset Honey Gouramis are omnivores that thrive on a varied diet of high-quality flake food, micro pellets, and small frozen foods like brine shrimp and daphnia. Feed small portions once daily, only what they can consume in 2-3 minutes. Supplement occasionally with blanched vegetables like zucchini to support digestive health.

Behavior

These peaceful, shy fish are most active during dawn and dusk, spending much of their day exploring mid-water levels and the surface. They are labyrinth breathers and will occasionally gulp air at the water's surface. Males may display mild territorial behavior toward each other, but they are generally docile and do well in community settings.

Breeding

Breeding Sunset Honey Gouramis in captivity is possible but requires patience and specific conditions including dense plants, warm water (26-28°C), and low water flow. Males build bubble nests and guard fry, which are extremely small and require infusoria or liquid fry food for the first week. Success rates are moderate for experienced aquarists.

Tank Mates

Ember Tetra

Similar size, peaceful temperament, and compatible water parameters make them ideal community companions

excellent

Red Cherry Shrimp

Peaceful invertebrate that occupies different water zones; may be eaten if very small

good

Dwarf Gourami

Both are gouramis; monitor for territorial disputes, especially during breeding season

caution

Anubias Nana

Provides shelter and resting spots; hardy plant that won't be uprooted

excellent

Java Moss

Creates dense cover for security and fry refuge; supports infusoria for breeding

excellent

Common Diseases

Ich (White Spot Disease)

Symptoms

White spots on body and fins, rapid breathing, lethargy, rubbing against objects

Treatment

Raise temperature gradually to 28-30°C, perform daily 25% water changes, use aquarium salt (1 teaspoon per 5 gallons) or commercial ich treatment; treat for 7-10 days

Fin Rot

Symptoms

Frayed or deteriorating fins, discoloration at fin edges, lethargy

Treatment

Improve water quality with frequent partial changes, remove any sharp decorations, use antibacterial medication if severe; ensure temperature stays 24-26°C

Labyrinth Organ Infection

Symptoms

Difficulty breathing, gasping at surface, swollen gill area, loss of appetite

Treatment

Maintain pristine water conditions, ensure adequate surface access for air gulping, use broad-spectrum antibiotics if bacterial; avoid sudden temperature fluctuations