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Dwarf Gourami, Powder Blue (Colisa lalia)
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Date of last review
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2596
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Sat February 2, 2008
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Average Price
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Average Rating
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100% of reviewers
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$3.14
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9.3
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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. 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 “Powder Blue” is primarily light, metallic blue, with much fewer red markings than the Neon Blue variety. 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 not to put two males together; if more than one specimen is desired, it is often best to get 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 colorful 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. lalia 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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ipifiny
Teenie Weenie Fish
Registered: February 2006
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Thu February 2, 2006
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Would you recommend the profile? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Very active, works well with all sorts of fish
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Cons:
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none
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I have had this fish for about a week now and he was a great buy. Very active and minds his own business.
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fishcraziee
Medium Fish
Registered: October 2004
Location: Monterey Park CA
Posts: 319
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Review Date: Sun March 19, 2006
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Would you recommend the profile? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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colorful, neon in certain conditions
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Cons:
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none
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Great fish. Really nice color, sparkles in the right light. Doesn't pick on other fish and uses its "feelers" to touch things which makes it funny. Everytime I saw mine "touching" a fish it would jerk away in shock. I thought it was quite funny
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TheFighterFish
Large Fish
Registered: February 2006
Location: California
Posts: 847
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Review Date: Sun June 11, 2006
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Would you recommend the profile? Yes |
Price you paid?: $2.99
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Beautiful colors, graceful swimming
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Cons:
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none
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It really is a great fish. This fish goes around the tank with its feelers and is very peaceful.
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Plee_cO
Little Fish
Registered: November 2006
Location: Daytona Beach, FL
Posts: 153
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Review Date: Fri November 10, 2006
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Would you recommend the profile? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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inexpensive, Easy to care for
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Cons:
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none at all
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This fish is inexpensive, and fairly easy to care for.
It is very peaceul but does ight back i attacked.
My male betta was being mean one day and the gourami took a bite right out of its fin!
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firefighter32
Teenie Weenie Fish
Registered: January 2007
Posts: 62
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Review Date: Sun February 18, 2007
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Would you recommend the profile? Yes |
Price you paid?: $3.29
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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great community tank fish
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Cons:
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none
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this is an excellent fish.. mine swims all by himself and doesnt bother anybody while he's swimming around unless its time for food..then he hops right in.. great fish for starters also..
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Adorkable
Little Fish
Registered: January 2008
Location: Under your bed. Sometimes in your closet...
Posts: 261
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Review Date: Sat February 2, 2008
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Would you recommend the profile? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Great community fish, Colourful, Graceful swimming, very active
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Cons:
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Can be aggresive towards other males
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Overall this a an execellent fish. My swim around all day, minding thier own buisness. They are very active, and a great buy. Great for beginners.
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