Cobalt Blue Dwarf Gourami

🔥 Cobalt Blue Dwarf Gourami (Trichogaster lalius)
Add brilliant colour and peaceful charm to your aquarium with the stunning Cobalt Blue Dwarf Gourami. Trichogaster lalius This striking colour variety features an intense metallic blue body with shimmering iridescence that glows beautifully under aquarium lighting. Peaceful, elegant, and full of personality, Cobalt Blue Dwarf Gouramis are ideal centrepiece fish for planted community aquariums.

Their calm swimming behaviour and vibrant colouration make them especially eye-catching against green plants and dark substrate.

🌿 Why Choose Cobalt Blue Dwarf Gourami?
🎨 Brilliant metallic cobalt-blue coloration
🐠 Peaceful and graceful centrepiece fish
🌿 Perfect for planted community aquariums
⭐ Iridescent scales shimmer under aquarium lighting
🪴 Enjoys planted areas and gentle-flow environments

In a calm, planted aquarium, Cobalt Blue Dwarf Gouramis glide gracefully through mid and upper water levels while exploring plants and décor.

📏 Care Requirements
🧬 Scientific Name: Trichogaster lalius
📛 Common Name: Cobalt Blue Dwarf Gourami
🏠 Tank Size: 60L+ recommended
📏 Adult Size: ~6–8 cm
🌡️ Temperature: 24–28°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🧘 Temperament: Peaceful
🍽️ Diet: Flakes, micro pellets, frozen and live foods
👥 Group Size: Single, pair, or carefully managed groups

Cobalt Blue Dwarf Gouramis thrive in planted aquariums with gentle water flow, floating plants, and stable water quality.

🐠 Compatibility
Ideal for peaceful community aquariums with rasboras, tetras, Corydoras, kuhli loaches, and other gentle species. Avoid fin-nipping or aggressive tank mates.

⚠️ Important Notes
Males can be territorial toward other male gouramis in smaller tanks. Providing plants and visual barriers helps reduce stress and encourages natural behaviour.

A fantastic choice for UK aquarists wanting a peaceful, vividly coloured centrepiece fish for planted freshwater aquariums.