Red Honey Gourami

Red Honey Gourami (Trichogaster chuna)

The Red Honey Gourami is a stunning, tank-bred freshwater fish that’s loved for both its vibrant colours and its calm personality. Unlike some of its more aggressive relatives, this gourami is gentle, making it a fantastic choice for community aquariums. Originally from the slow-moving waters of India and Bangladesh, the Red Honey Gourami has adapted well to aquarium life, and being pond-bred here domestically makes them hardy and well-suited for home tanks.

Why We Love Them

• Brilliant Colouring – A glowing honey-gold body with red highlights, with males showing an impressive blue-black throat during breeding.

• Tank Bred & Sustainable – Our fish are pond-bred, making them healthier, more adaptable, and environmentally friendly.

• Peaceful Temperament – Safe to keep with other non-aggressive fish.

• Beginner Friendly – Easy to care for, hardy, and not fussy with food.

Tank Setup

These gouramis feel most at home in a planted aquarium with gentle water flow and plenty of hiding spots. Floating plants like Frogbit or Water Sprite give them shade and comfort. Driftwood, smooth rocks, and hardy plants like Anubias and Java Fern also make great additions to their tank.

Feeding

Being omnivores, Red Honey Gouramis aren’t picky eaters. They’ll happily enjoy flakes, pellets, frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, and even blanched veggies. A mixed diet will keep them healthy and bring out their best colours.

Tank Mates

Perfect for community aquariums, they get along well with peaceful species like tetras, rasboras, corydoras, and smaller loaches. Avoid keeping them with aggressive fish or fin-nippers. They can be kept singly or in groups—just note that males may show a little territorial behaviour during breeding.

Care Information

• Temperature: 23–28°C (74–82°F)

• pH: 6.0–7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

• KH: 4–12 dKH

• Tank Size: 20 gallons for one, 30+ gallons for groups

• Size: Grows to around 5 cm (2 inches)

• Purchase Size: Approx. 2.5–3.8 cm (1–1.5 inches)

• Origin: Domestic pond-bred stock

With their bright colours, easygoing nature, and peaceful presence, Red Honey Gouramis are a beautiful addition to any freshwater aquarium setup.