Thick-lipped gourami not yet ready to spawn. The thick-lipped gourami has been deliberately crossbred with the banded gourami and the dwarf gourami to produce hybrids with new color patterns; these colors include gold, red, and green. Thick-lipped gourami The thick-lipped gourami ("Trichogaster labiosa") is a species of gourami native to Southeast Asia. It is a popular aquarium fish. Thick-lipped gouramis can reach a length of TL. They are sexually dimorphic, with the female being silvery, but the male marked with oblique thin red and blue stripes along its flanks. This fish is a freshwater species native to south Myanmar. It has also
Three spot gourami to breed, the male builds a bubble nest and then begins to entice the female by swimming back and forth, flaring his fins and raising his tail. The female may lay up to 800 eggs. After spawning, the females often are removed to a separate aquarium as the male may become aggressive toward her. The male protects the eggs and fry, but normally is removed after they become free-swimming. After hatching, frequent water changes, especially during the third week, are used to ensure the health of the fry, as this is when the labyrinth organ is developing. Three spot gourami