2 LAVENDER GOURAMI 1.5 TO 2" WONDERFUL ANABANTOIDS (Trichogaster trichopterus)

Product Description Trichogaster trichopterus, also known as theopaline gourami,blue gourami, andgold gourami, is aspeciesof fish native tosoutheastern Asia, but alsointroducedelsewhere. This gouramigets its name from the two spots along each side of its body in line with the eye, considered the third spot.This species is of minor commercial importance as a food fish in its native range and is also farmed. It is popular in the aquariumtrade. The genus Trichogaster contains many of the more popular gouramis traded in the industry, including the Pearl gourami, Moonlight, Snake skid, Three spot, Blue, Silver, Gold, Opaline and hybrids in the same genus, for example; “Lavender”. All gouramis belong to the suborder Anabantoidei and are commonly known as the labyrinth fishes. These fish are characterized primarily by an accessory breathing organ called the labyrinth organ. The labyrinth organ is located next to the gill cavities and is made up of folded membranes mounted on a bony frame. The delicate tissue has a high concentration of blood vessels and functions much like a terrestrial lung. If a labyrinth fish is denied access to the air it will drown becausethe gills alone will not provide sufficient oxygen to the fish. Live Arrival guaranteed..! In the very rare event of DOA, please, send Pictures of the whole unopened bag within two hours of first delivery attempt.