Dwarf Red Honey Gourami

The Dwarf Red Honey Gourami is a beautiful, peaceful freshwater fish prized for its rich red-orange colouration and gentle personality. A selectively bred colour form of the Honey Gourami, it combines stunning colour with a compact size, making it an excellent choice for planted community aquariums.

These gouramis are generally calm and spend much of their time exploring the middle and upper levels of the aquarium. They appreciate densely planted tanks with floating plants, shaded areas and gentle water movement. Their peaceful nature makes them suitable for community setups with other non-aggressive fish.

Quick Care Guide

• Scientific Name: Trichogaster chuna
• Adult Size: Around 5 cm
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Water Type: Freshwater
• Temperature: 22–28°C
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Difficulty: Easy
• Diet: Omnivore
• Aquarium: Planted community aquarium
• Water Flow: Gentle

FAQ

Are Dwarf Red Honey Gouramis peaceful?

Yes. They are one of the more peaceful gourami species and are well suited to calm community aquariums.

Can I keep Honey Gouramis together?

Yes. They can be kept singly, as a pair or in suitable groups depending on the aquarium size and layout. Providing plenty of plants and visual cover helps reduce territorial behaviour.

What do Dwarf Red Honey Gouramis eat?

They accept quality micro pellets and flakes, with frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia being excellent additions.

Do they need a planted aquarium?

They don't strictly require live plants, but they thrive in heavily planted aquariums. Floating plants and surface cover can make them feel particularly secure.

Common Mistakes

Keeping them with aggressive fish

Their peaceful nature means they can easily become stressed or outcompeted by aggressive tank mates.

Excessive water flow

Honey Gouramis prefer relatively calm water. Strong currents can make it difficult for them to move comfortably around the aquarium.

Lack of cover

A bare aquarium can leave them feeling exposed. Plants, driftwood and floating vegetation provide valuable shelter and security.