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Here's aย complete and detailed guide to the Albino Giant Gourami (Osphronemus goramy โ€“ albino variety), including everything you need to know about care, size, behavior, diet, tank setup, compatibility, and more. ๐ŸŸโœจ


๐ŸŸ Albino Giant Gourami (Osphronemus goramy) โ€“ Full Guide


๐Ÿ“Œ Overview

Feature Detail
๐Ÿ  Common Name Albino Giant Gourami
๐Ÿ”ฌ Scientific Name Osphronemus goramy (albino morph)
๐Ÿงฌ Family Osphronemidae (Gouramis)
๐ŸŒ Origin Southeast Asia โ€“ Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam
๐Ÿ“ Size Up to 20โ€“24 inches (50โ€“60 cm)
โณ Lifespan 20โ€“25 years (with excellent care)
๐ŸŽจ Color Pale pinkish-white body with red/pink eyes (albino trait)
๐Ÿ’ฌ Other Names Albino White Gourami, Albino Giant Osphronemus
๐Ÿงญ Difficulty Level Moderate to Advanced

๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Appearance

  • โšช Color: White to light pink body due to lack of melanin (albino)

  • ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Eyes: Pink/red from underlying blood vessels

  • ๐ŸŸ Body: Large, oval, and deep-bodied with strong jaws

  • ๐Ÿฆท Lips: Thick lips with visible jaw lines

  • ๐Ÿ‹ Size: One of the largest true freshwater aquarium fish (commonly 18โ€“24 inches!)


๐Ÿง  Behavior & Temperament

Trait Description
๐Ÿ˜Œ Temperament Intelligent, curious, often interactive with owners
๐Ÿง Solitary Can be territorial/aggressive with age, especially toward smaller fish
๐Ÿง  Smart Can recognize keepers and even learn feeding routines
๐Ÿพ Activity Active during the day, slow-moving but powerful
๐ŸŽญ Personality Varies by individualโ€”some are peaceful, others aggressive

๐Ÿ›‘ Caution: As they grow, they may become territorial and bully or eat smaller tankmates.


๐Ÿ  Tank Requirements

Requirement Ideal Condition
๐Ÿก Tank Size Minimum 200 gallons for adults
๐ŸŒก๏ธ Temperature 75โ€“82ยฐF (24โ€“28ยฐC)
โš–๏ธ pH Range 6.5โ€“7.8
๐Ÿ’ง Water Hardness Soft to moderately hard (5โ€“20 dGH)
๐Ÿ”„ Filtration Heavy-duty filtration; they produce lots of waste
๐Ÿ’จ Oxygenation Good flow and oxygen, but allow access to air (they are labyrinth fish)
๐Ÿชต Decor Use rocks, driftwood, and hiding areas โ€” ensure they canโ€™t be moved easily
๐Ÿ” Lid Tight-fitting lid โ€” they can jump ๐Ÿชœ

๐Ÿฅ— Diet

Albino Giant Gouramis are omnivorous and have a huge appetite.

โœ… Ideal Diet:

  • ๐Ÿฅฌ Vegetables: Blanched spinach, lettuce, peas, zucchini, carrots

  • ๐Ÿ› Protein: Earthworms, bloodworms, mealworms, shrimp, insects

  • ๐ŸŸ Fish-based pellets: High-quality sinking or floating pellets

  • ๐Ÿš Fruits (occasionally): Banana, watermelon, or grapes (small amounts)

  • ๐Ÿชต Some chew on wood (for fiber)

โš ๏ธ Feeding Tips:

  • Feed 1โ€“2x daily

  • Remove uneaten food to avoid fouling

  • Overfeeding can lead to obesity or fatty liver


๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿค๐Ÿง‘ Tankmates

โœ… Good Choices (same size or larger, robust species):

  • ๐ŸŒŠ Large Catfish (Plecos, Iridescent Shark, Pictus)

  • ๐ŸŸ Silver Dollars

  • ๐Ÿ  Large Barbs (Tinfoil Barbs)

  • ๐ŸŠ Other large Gouramis (if space allows)

  • ๐Ÿข Some keepers even keep them with turtles (risky, not recommended)

โŒ Avoid:

  • ๐ŸŸ Small community fish (they will get eaten)

  • ๐Ÿก Aggressive cichlids (e.g., Flowerhorn, Midas)

  • ๐Ÿฆ Shrimp or snails (food, not friends)

  • ๐Ÿ  Long-finned fish (nipping risk)

โš ๏ธ Note: Tankmate success depends heavily on individual personality and tank size.


๐Ÿฃ Breeding

Breeding Albino Giant Gouramis in home aquariums is very rare and extremely challenging.

  • ๐Ÿงฌ Sexing: Males have pointed dorsal fins; females are rounder

  • ๐Ÿ  Requires enormous tank (200โ€“300+ gallons)

  • ๐Ÿชบ Build bubble nests like other gouramis

  • ๐Ÿฃ Parental care: Male guards nest, but may become aggressive

Almost all Albino Giant Gouramis in the trade are farm-bred.


โš•๏ธ Health & Common Issues

Health Problem Symptoms & Notes
๐Ÿฆ  Ich White spots; treat with heat and medication
๐Ÿ’” Hole-in-the-Head Common in large fish from poor water quality or diet
๐Ÿ˜ต Bloating Caused by overfeeding or constipation
๐Ÿฌ Fatty Liver From too much protein or fatty foods
๐Ÿงผ Gill issues Due to poor oxygenation or high ammonia

โœ… Prevent by:

  • High-quality, varied diet

  • Frequent water changes

  • Strong biological filtration

  • Monitoring for aggression/injury


๐Ÿง  Fun Facts

  • ๐Ÿง  Extremely intelligent fish โ€” can recognize their owners and follow them!

  • ๐Ÿ’• Some owners claim they show affection and bond with humans

  • ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ They are labyrinth fish, meaning they breathe atmospheric air

  • ๐ŸŽจ Albino is a color morph โ€” same species as standard Giant Gourami

  • ๐Ÿ“ Can grow to the size of a small dog โ€” not for small tanks!


๐Ÿ“Š Quick Facts Summary

Trait Details
Max Size 20โ€“24 inches (50โ€“60 cm)
Lifespan 20โ€“25 years
Tank Size 200+ gallons
Temperament Semi-aggressive to territorial
Diet Omnivorous (plants, protein, pellets)
Tankmates Only other large, robust species
Breeding Rare in captivity
Intelligence Very high; can recognize owners

โš ๏ธ Beginner Warning

Although beautiful and interesting, Albino Giant Gouramis are not suitable for beginner aquarists due to their:

  • ๐Ÿ‘น Huge size

  • ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Heavy food demands

  • ๐Ÿงน High waste output

  • ๐Ÿ˜ˆ Territorial behavior as they age

  • ๐Ÿ—๏ธ Massive tank requirements

They are best kept by experienced aquarists with the space and budget to care for them long-term.


Would you like:

  • ๐Ÿ“„ A care sheet?

  • ๐Ÿ“Š A comparison chart with other gouramis (like Dwarf, Kissing, or Blue Gourami)?

  • ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ A tank setup infographic?

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