Male Dwarf Gourami 5cm

Its common name "dwarf" fits this fish well, as it grows to only 6cm at best. Males are slightly larger than the females and have a bright orange-red body with turquoise blue vertical stripes that extend into the fins. The dorsal fin of the male is pointed in contrast to the rounded dorsal of the female. Females remain a duller silvery blue-gray color and never achieve the male's brilliant colors. There are several color hybrids including blue/powder blue, neon, rainbow, and red/blushing.

Gourami species have gills like all fishes, but they perform an auxiliary function. If you leave the fish without any access to the water surface for a long time, they will suffocate and die.