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Three-spot gourami
Selectively bredCommon in the tradeBeginner to keep

Blue gourami

A variant of Three-spot gourami (Trichopodus trichopterus)

Blue gourami

A solid powder-blue color form of *Trichopodus trichopterus* retaining the two characteristic flank spots. One of the most common and hardy aquarium lines.

Keeper tips for this variant

House one male per tank or in groups of five-plus — like all three-spot lines, mature blue males get territorial and bully tankmates and each other in cramped quarters.

This page covers the Blue gourami variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Three-spot gourami

Other Gouramis variants

Opaline gouramiGold gouramiCosby (platinum) gourami