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These fish originate in Africa and parts of Asia. The Anabantoids
tend to be in the medium sized range. The most famous of this family
has got ot be the Siamese Fighting Fish, because if a rivel male is
introduced to the aquarium only one will survive. Gouramis on the
other hand are very peaceful, although as soon as its breeding time
they can get a bit fearsome.
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 Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta splendens): This fish is my favourite. You can see it is blue
and red in colour, where there are many strains now. It is renowned for
its aggresive rivalry with males of the same species, so it must be
seperated.
| Size |
Origin |
Ease of keep |
Food |
Temp |
Type |
| 60mm |
Thailand |
Easy |
all foods |
24 C |
One male only |
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Dwarf Gourami (Colisa lalia): It has a brilliant colours around its body,
probably the most colourful freshwater fish. At breeding times the
colours intensify in the male.
| Size |
Origin |
Ease of keep |
Food |
Temp |
Type |
| 55 mm |
N.E. India |
Easy |
all foods |
24 C |
Friendly |
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 Kissing Gourami (Helostoma temmincki): There are two variations of the Kissing Gourami -
one is olive-green, and (shown here) is pink. It has the unusual
habit of "kissing" members of its own species - randy fish.
| Size |
Origin |
Ease of keep |
Food |
Temp |
Type |
| 200 mm |
Far east |
Moderately easy |
all foods |
24 C |
Friendly |
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 Honey Gourami (Colisa chuna): Quite a small fish, the Honey Gourami has a golden-brown colour
with bright yellow dorsal fins. The females tend to be duller.
| Size |
Origin |
Ease of keep |
Food |
Temp |
Type |
| 40 mm |
India |
Easy |
all foods |
24 C |
Friendly |
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 Paradise fish (macroodus opercularis): This is another colourful fish, with red, brown
and blue bands running across its body. The fish can be quite aggresive.
| Size |
Origin |
Ease of keep |
Food |
Temp |
Type |
| 75 mm |
Far East |
Moderate |
all foods |
24 C |
Species |
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