{"product_id":"chocolate-gourami-sphaerichthys-osphromenoides","title":"Chocolate Gourami - Sphaerichthys Osphromenoides","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"387\"\u003eThe Chocolate Gourami is a small and delicate freshwater fish prized for its warm brown coloration, subtle horizontal striping, and elegant shape. Native to Southeast Asia, it is a peaceful species that thrives in calm, heavily planted aquariums, often staying near mid- to upper-levels while exploring plants and hiding spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eThis species is \u003cstrong data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"425\"\u003emoderate in care\u003c\/strong\u003e and requires stable water parameters, soft acidic water, and a well-established tank with plenty of cover. Chocolate Gouramis are shy by nature, so they do best in peaceful community setups or species-only tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"645\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eCare Requirements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"712\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"688\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 gallons minimum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"742\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"742\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"787\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"787\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"752\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0–6.5 (soft, acidic preferred)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"821\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"821\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"809\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very soft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"840\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, shy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore — high-quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods, and live foods such as daphnia or brine shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"983\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Compatibility:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eChocolate Gouramis are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003epeaceful and slow-moving\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferring quiet tankmates that won’t outcompete them for food. They are ideal for planted aquariums with dense vegetation and floating plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eCompatible tankmates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eSmall tetras and rasboras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eCorydoras and other peaceful bottom dwellers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eDwarf gouramis or other calm, non-aggressive species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eAvoid fast, aggressive, or fin-nipping fish that could stress them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003eTank Setup:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003eheavily planted aquarium with shaded areas, driftwood, and floating plants\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal. 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