Honey Dwarf Gourami Red 4cm

Honey Dwarf Gourami Red

The deep orange colouration of the Honey Dwarf Gourami Red is a true spectacle. It’s a unique colour that isn’t seen in a lot of aquarium fish. Though reds and oranges are common colours in many aquarium fish, they don’t seem to hit the same level of depth as this adorable little gourami. These red gouramis are a newer colour variant of the beloved sunset honey gourami. They remain small, making them great beginner tropical fish, and are a fantastic addition to a community aquarium.

The Honey Dwarf Gourami Red has an intense orange-to-red gradient from head to tail. Their vibrancy makes this fish contrast so well no matter the aquarium setting, which is why this fish is quickly rising in popularity. To add some variation to this red, the gourami also has platinum white cheek plates, and sometimes near the tail. Under bright LED aquarium lights with an increased red spectrum, these Honey Dwarf Gourami Red glow, and the flame in their appearance comes out. They also work perfectly in a planted tank to add a burst of colour against the green.

Breeding the Honey Dwarf Gourami Red is possible and is often quite easy. When kept in a group, these fish should naturally pair off, where males will build a bubble nest to entice females for spawning. In a mixed community aquarium, it is highly unlikely that there will be any success in rearing fry, so it is best to have a dedicated breeding aquarium. There are no immediate distinguishing factors between males and females, which is why it is best to start with a small group. When mature, though, it is often said that females tend to be a lighter colour and rounder when compared to males.

Tank Recommendations for your Honey Dwarf Gourami Red

Being a fish that grows to only 5 cm and remains very easy to care for, the Honey Dwarf Gourami Red can be kept in a fairly small aquarium, with the minimum being 30 litres. These fish are great mid- to top-water dwelling fish, so the choice of substrate and hardscape is not a massive consideration. The Honey Dwarf Gourami Red will also enjoy a well-planted tank, and being kept against a dark substrate will make these fish pop.

Suitable Tank Buddies

The Honey Dwarf Gourami Red is a small and peaceful fish. They can get along with a wide range of community aquarium tank mates, as long as none of the species are fin nippers or large and boisterous.

Usually Compatible:
Corydoras, swordtails, opaline gouramis, danios, neon tetras, and a range of smaller community aquarium fish.

Sometimes Compatible:
Betta, Apistogramma, and any species that may confuse the Honey Dwarf Gourami Red as a competitor in its territory. Species like Apistogramma cacatuoides can confuse the bright red gourami as a better-looking competitor and show aggression.

Rarely Compatible:
Large and aggressive species could outcompete or predate the Honey Dwarf Gourami Red.

Feeding your Honey Dwarf Gourami Red

The Honey Dwarf Gourami Red is very easy to feed once it is settled into the aquarium. It will readily eat a wide range of gourami food but would prefer high-quality floating nano pellets or flakes due to their top-dwelling behaviour. Giving them nutritious food with good protein will ensure optimal health.