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Chocolate Gouramis (Sphaerichthys osphromenoides) have an oval-shaped body. When you look at them, they even look almost flat. They have small heads in proportion to their bodies, and they have a sharply pointed nose. As its name suggests, its body is a dark chocolate color. It can vary with different hues of brown from reddish to green. They have 5 stripes that run vertical along their bodies. These stripes can range in color from a yellowish gold to an orangish. Their black fins have an accordian fold look to them. The fins are tipped with the same colorations as the vertical stripes. Interestingly enough, the males tend to be a more reddish coloration. Male Chocolate Gouramis are larger at full maturity than the females are. Females tend to have a more rounded jaw. This is because the Chocolate Gourami female will brood her eggs in her mouth.
Name: Chocolate Gourami
Science Name: Sphaerichthys Osphromenoides
Temperament: Peaceful
Max Size: 2.5"
pH: 6.0 – 7.5
Temperature: 75-80F° (24-27.5°C)
Care Level: Easy
Life Expectancy: 5-8 years
Minimum Tank Size Recommended: 20 Gallons
Groups: Can be kept as single, pair or groups 6+ to thrive
