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Here’s a clean, link-free guide to the Red Lily Gourami, also known as Flame Dwarf Gourami:

🐠 Scientific & Common Names

• Scientific Name: Trichogaster lalius

• Common Names: Red Lily Gourami, Flame Dwarf Gourami, Scarlet Gourami, Red Colisa Gourami

🌍 Origin & Habitat

• Native Range: India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan

• Habitat: Slow-moving rivers, ponds, and rice paddies with dense vegetation and low oxygen — ideal for labyrinth fish

🎨 Appearance

• Size: 2–3 inches (5–7.5 cm)

• Color: Males display intense red-orange coloration with hints of blue on fins. Females are paler and more silver-gray

• Sex Differences: Males have brighter colors and more pointed dorsal fins; females are smaller with rounder fins

• Fins: Long, trailing pelvic fins and broad, rounded dorsal and anal fins

🏡 Tank Requirements

• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons (38 liters) for a single fish or a pair; 20 gallons for community setups

• Water Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• pH Range: 6.0–7.5

• Hardness: 5–15 dGH

• Water Flow: Gentle (they dislike strong currents)

• Lighting: Moderate; dim areas with floating plants are preferred

• Tank Décor:

  • Dense planting (live or artificial)

  • Floating plants for shade and nesting

  • Hiding spots using driftwood or caves

  • Lid recommended—gouramis are jumpers

🍽️ Diet

• Type: Omnivore

• Foods:

  • High-quality flakes or micro pellets

  • Frozen/live foods like brine shrimp, bloodworms, daphnia

  • Occasional vegetables (blanched spinach, zucchini)

• Feeding: Once or twice daily in small portions

🧠 Behavior & Tankmates

• Temperament: Generally peaceful, but males can be territorial—especially during breeding

• Tank Level: Mid to top

• Best Tankmates:

  • Peaceful small fish like neon tetras, rasboras, harlequins, Corydoras, kuhli loaches

  • Avoid fin-nippers and aggressive fish (e.g., tiger barbs, larger gouramis)

• Male Behavior: Can show aggression toward other male gouramis or brightly colored fish

❤️ Lifespan & Health

• Lifespan: Typically 3–4 years, up to 6 years with excellent care

• Health Tips:

  • Sensitive to poor water quality—ensure regular maintenance

  • Avoid sudden temperature or pH changes

  • Provide hiding places to reduce stress

  • Watch for common diseases like Ich, fin rot, and Dwarf Gourami Iridovirus (rare but serious)

🥚 Breeding

• Method: Bubble nest builder

• Setup:

  • Increase water temp to 80–82°F

  • Add floating plants or a soft surface for the nest

  • Male builds a bubble nest and courts female

• Spawning Behavior:

  • Male wraps around the female; eggs are released and collected into the nest

  • Remove female after spawning to prevent aggression

  • Male guards the nest until fry hatch and become free-swimming (about 3–5 days)

• Fry Care:

  • Start with infusoria or liquid fry food

  • Transition to baby brine shrimp and crushed flakes

✅ Pros & Cons

📌 Quick Facts

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