Red Honey Gourami

🐟 Red Honey Gourami (Honey Gourami “Red”)

Add warm colour and gentle personality to your aquarium with the beautiful Red Honey Gourami. This enhanced colour variant of the classic Honey Gourami features rich red to orange tones that intensify under good lighting, making it a calm yet eye-catching centrepiece for smaller community tanks.

Peaceful, shy, and full of charm, Red Honey Gouramis are ideal for aquarists looking for a relaxed fish with vibrant colour and graceful movement.

🌿 Why Choose Red Honey Gourami?

🔥 Warm red and orange colouration
🐟 Calm, slow-moving centrepiece fish
🌿 Perfect for planted and peaceful aquariums
💨 Labyrinth fish that can breathe atmospheric air
⭐ Ideal for nano to mid-sized community tanks

Red Honey Gouramis move gently through the aquarium, often exploring plants and resting near the surface, adding a calm and natural presence.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Trichogaster chuna “Red”
📛 Common Name: Red Honey Gourami
🏠 Tank Size: 60L+ recommended
📏 Adult Size: ~5–6 cm
🌡️ Temperature: 24–28°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🧘 Temperament: Peaceful (males may show mild territorial behaviour)
🍽️ Diet: Flakes, micro pellets, frozen and live foods
👥 Group Size: Solo, pairs, or small groups (with space)

Red Honey Gouramis thrive in calm aquariums with gentle flow, dense planting, and floating plants to provide cover and reduce stress.

🐠 Compatibility

Excellent for peaceful community aquariums. Ideal tank mates include small tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, and shrimp. Avoid aggressive or overly active fish that may stress them.

⚠️ Important Notes

As a labyrinth fish, the Red Honey Gourami needs access to the water surface to breathe air. Males may display brighter colour and can become slightly territorial, especially in smaller tanks. A calm environment helps bring out their best colour and behaviour.

The Red Honey Gourami is a perfect choice for UK aquarists seeking a peaceful, colourful, and characterful fish that brings warmth and tranquillity to planted aquariums.