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Dwarf Gourami, Neon Blue (Colisa lalia)
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Sun June 25, 2006
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100% of reviewers
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$4.00
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9.5
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Description:
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Compatibility: Somewhat territorial, community
Maximum Size: 2”
Minimum Tank Size: 10g
Temperature: 72-84F
Diet: Omnivorous
Level of care: Easy
General Notes:
Colisa lalia is a widely variable species, with many color morphs available due to selective breeding; the Neon Blue is one of the most common. This fish belongs to the Belontiidae family, along with Betta imbellis, Betta splendens and numerous other gourami species. This family inhabits Asia, Southeast Asia and India. Colisa lalia is specifically found in Bengal, India, Burma, Bangladesh, the Jumna river, Ganges river, and Bramaputra river (Tibet’s longest river) among other places.
They are frequently found in heavily vegated, shallow and slow moving water. As a result, this species fares best in a heavily planted tank, with a low to moderate current and ample hiding places. Dark colors in an aquarium promote brighter coloration. An ideal tank has a lot of live plants with adequate open swimming space. Floating plants such as Duckweed or riccia are particularly appreciated by this species.
C. lalia is primarily bright, metallic blue, with a perforated red banding pattern which runs at a slight vertical bias across the fish. The fins are a speckled pattern of red and blue. This fish displays great lateral compression and has extended anal and dorsal fins which run nearly the entire length of the body. C. lalia has extended, thin and filamentous ventral fins which are used like feelers or whiskers to examine its surroundings.
As with other gouramis, the male tends to be territorial towards other males and may harass females. This fish is highly individualistic; some males will cohabitate nicely with other males, some will not. It is suggested to avoid housing two males together - if more than one is desired, obtain three or more to split the aggression. Most are fine in a community setting provided that there are peaceful fish. This fish may not get along well with Angel fish or rainbowfish.
Females are not commonly sold in the aquarium trade because they do not display the “attractive” markings of the males. They remain a “dull” silver color. Any gourami with the blue and red markings is most definitely a male. Males also reportedly have a more pointed caudal (tail) fin, whereas female’s tails are more rounded in appearance.
Being an anabantoid, C. laliai possesses a "Labyrinth Organ" or accessory breathing apparatus that allows it to breathe atmospheric air. It is located above the gills and is made up of many folded tissues which are covered with blood vessels to allow the exchange of oxygen. This permits the fish to breathe in even low-oxygen waters in the wild, such as stagnant or slow moving bodies of water. As a result, it must have access to the surface.
As with other gouramis, males will sometimes blow bubble nests (using pieces of live plants if available). These are generally regarded as a sign of contentment and can signal that the male is trying to catch the attention of a female for breeding purposes.
In the wild, this fish eats small insects and crustaceans as well as algae and some plant matter. Their diet in the aquarium should reflect this and consist of meaty foods as well as vegetable matter.
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NoDeltaH2O
Super Fish
Registered: February 2005
Location: Portland
Posts: 1868
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Review Date: Thu May 19, 2005
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Would you recommend the profile? Yes |
Price you paid?: $2.99
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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small peaceful easy to breed fish
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Cons:
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difficult to find females
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I have bred dwarf gouramis before and it is a very easy process. I recommend lotus nymphaea as the broad leaves lay on the surface, making a perfect location for the bubble nests that the males build. The females are irridescent white and when mature will display faint vertical stripes of orange and blue. Males that are raised from fry in close quarters will peacefully cohabitate with their male siblings. When introduced to unfamiliar males, however; fighting can lead to death.
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Zman16
Large Fish
Registered: August 2005
Location: Pennsylvannia
Posts: 865
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Review Date: Sun June 25, 2006
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Would you recommend the profile? Yes |
Price you paid?: $5.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Hardy, peaceful, fun to watch, and colorful
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Cons:
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tough to find females
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This is an excellent fish! I love them! I want to breed them but i can never find females.
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