Description
Golden Gourami – Bright, Bold, and Easy to Care For
(Trichopodus trichopterus – Golden Morph)
The Golden Gourami is a striking color variation of the classic Three-Spot Gourami (Trichopodus trichopterus), featuring a beautiful golden-yellow body with subtle pearlescent undertones. Hardy and adaptable, this fish adds a radiant glow to any freshwater aquarium and is ideal for both beginners and experienced aquarists looking for a splash of color and personality.
Key Features:
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Brilliant Golden Coloration: Its rich, warm hues make it stand out in both planted and minimalist tank setups.
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Hardy and Adaptable: This species is well-known for its resilience and ability to thrive in a wide range of water conditions.
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Labyrinth Fish: Possesses a labyrinth organ, allowing it to breathe atmospheric air—great for low-oxygen environments or tanks with gentle flow.
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Moderate Size: Grows up to 12–15 cm (5–6 inches), making it a perfect centerpiece fish for medium to large tanks.
Tank Compatibility:
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Semi-peaceful but can show territorial behavior, especially males
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Best kept with similar-sized or slightly larger non-aggressive tankmates like barbs, loaches, and larger tetras
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Avoid housing with long-finned or very timid species
Care Requirements:
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Temperature: 24°C–28°C (75°F–82°F)
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pH: 6.5–8.0
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Moderately soft to hard water
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Provide a well-decorated tank with open swimming space and some floating plants to mimic their natural habitat
Feeding Tips:
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Omnivorous and undemanding
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Enjoys a mix of quality flakes, pellets, frozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp), and vegetable matter
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A varied diet will help maintain vibrant coloration and good health
Why Choose the Golden Gourami?
The Golden Gourami is a bright and lively addition to any aquarium. Its radiant color, low-maintenance care, and engaging behavior make it a standout choice for anyone wanting a beautiful and robust fish with a strong presence.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DX Express: 1 working day, same-day dispatch before noon 0-75kg
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days 75-500kg
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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