Company: Trichogaster labiosus (Thick Lip Gourami) is suitable for community aquariums. Water parameters: Temperature 22-28ËšC / 72-82ËšF; pH 6.0 - 7.5 ...
Synonyms:Trichogaster labiosus, Day, 1878, Colisa labiosa, Myers, 1923. First European import: Germany, 1904, by H. Stüve.
SYN: Trichogaster labiosus PD: This species has an elongated, ovule-shaped body with lateral compression. The caudal fin is fan-shaped and the ventral fins are long and slender-almost thread-like.
Day and given the species name Trichogaster labiosus. It was transferred into the genus Colisa [erected by Cuvier in 1821] as Colisa labiosa and remained there until 2009 when it was reassigned to Trichogaster [see summary explanation below].
See also: Temperature, Plants, Aquarium, Colisa Lalia, Water
 
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