gourami
Air-breathing fish
Gourami is a freshwater fish native to Asia, popular in home aquariums for its vibrant colors and relative hardiness.
Gouramis range from the tiny sparkling gourami to the giant gourami, which can exceed two feet.
Many species have a distinctive labyrinth organ that lets them breathe air directly: The gourami gulped at the surface.
Large storage vessel
- aquascapeUnderwater landscape design
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
- heaterDevice producing warmth
lighting · water quality · plants · decorations · gravel · pH balance · thermometer · airstone
Non-saline aquatic environment
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
- Southeast AsiaTropical peninsula and islands
- ThailandSoutheast Asian kingdom
- IndonesiaSoutheast Asian archipelago nation
Malaysia · India · river · stream · pond · rice paddy · swamp · vegetation
Full of varied hues
- iridescentShowing shifting spectral colors
- feelerSensory appendage or probe
- stripesParallel linear markings
- spotsDetects or marks
blue · gold · silver · orange · dwarf · elongated · dorsal fin · anal fin
Free from disturbance
- territorialDefensive about owned space
- shyReserved and retiring
- curiousEager to learn
- slow-movingProgressing at low speed
hiding · community · docile · timid · aggression · chasing · exploring
Floating spawn structure
- fryCook in hot fat
- spawningReleasing eggs to reproduce
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
- maleSperm-producing sex
female · parental care · eggs · hatchlings · nest building · embrace · juveniles · separation
Ornamental freshwater fish
- air-breathingUsing lungs for oxygen
- bubble nestFloating spawn structure
- gulpingSwallowing hastily, noisily
- paradise fishColorful Asian freshwater fish
tank
Large storage vessel
- aquascapeUnderwater landscape design
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
heater · lighting · water quality · plants · decorations · gravel · pH balance · thermometer · airstone · maintenance
freshwater
Non-saline aquatic environment
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
- Southeast AsiaTropical peninsula and islands
- ThailandSoutheast Asian kingdom
Indonesia · Malaysia · India · river · stream · pond · rice paddy · swamp · vegetation · warm water
colorful
Full of varied hues
- iridescentShowing shifting spectral colors
- feelerSensory appendage or probe
- stripesParallel linear markings
spots · blue · gold · silver · orange · dwarf · elongated · dorsal fin · anal fin · pelvic fins
peaceful
Free from disturbance
- territorialDefensive about owned space
- shyReserved and retiring
- curiousEager to learn
slow-moving · hiding · community · docile · timid · aggression · chasing · exploring
bubble nest
Floating spawn structure
male · female · parental care · eggs · hatchlings · nest building · embrace · juveniles · separation · coloration
betta
Ornamental freshwater fish
- air-breathingUsing lungs for oxygen
- bubble nestFloating spawn structure
- gulpingSwallowing hastily, noisily
- fishcod, salmon, bass, perch, eels
- aquarium lifegoldfish, betta, guppy, neon tetra, angelfish
- freshwater fishsalmon, trout, bass, catfish, carp
- aquarium petsgoldfish, guppies, tetras, neon tetra, bettas
- Asian Fishbarramundi, carp, grass carp, silver carp, koi
- labyrinth fishbetta, paradise fish
gouramisaltwater fish
Ocean-dwelling aquatic vertebrate
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