Description
Powder Blue Dwarf Gourami – Calm Beauty in Striking Sky Blue
(Trichogaster lalius – Powder Blue Variant)
The Powder Blue Dwarf Gourami (Trichogaster lalius) is a beautifully serene labyrinth fish, prized for its brilliant sky-blue coloration and peaceful nature. This selectively bred variant of the classic Dwarf Gourami features a soft, uniform blue tone that glows under aquarium lighting, making it a standout addition to any peaceful freshwater tank.
Key Features:
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Stunning Blue Coloration: A solid, vibrant powder blue body gives this gourami a clean, elegant look that pairs beautifully with green plants and natural decor.
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Peaceful and Friendly: Known for their gentle demeanor, Powder Blue Dwarf Gouramis are excellent community fish that get along well with other non-aggressive species.
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Compact and Versatile: Reaching about 5–6 cm (2–2.5 inches) in length, they’re perfect for smaller aquariums or as colorful highlights in larger planted setups.
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Labyrinth Organ: As air-breathing fish, they occasionally rise to the surface to breathe, adding unique behavior to your tank.
Tank Compatibility:
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Ideal for peaceful community tanks
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Suitable tankmates include rasboras, tetras, corydoras, small barbs, and dwarf shrimp
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Avoid housing with aggressive or fin-nipping species
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Can be kept singly, in pairs, or with other gouramis in larger aquariums with defined territories
Care Requirements:
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Temperature: 24°C–28°C (75°F–82°F)
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pH: 6.0–7.5
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Soft to moderately hard water
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Enjoys tanks with dense vegetation, floating plants, gentle flow, and calm surroundings
Feeding Tips:
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Omnivorous and undemanding
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Eats high-quality flakes, pellets, and frozen/live foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp
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A varied diet helps maintain vibrant color and overall health
Why Choose the Powder Blue Dwarf Gourami?
With its radiant blue sheen and gentle temperament, the Powder Blue Dwarf Gourami brings tranquility and beauty to any aquarium. Easy to care for and full of character, this fish is a favorite among aquarists looking for a peaceful centerpiece with striking visual appeal.
Click & Collect
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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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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
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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