Sean O'donohue - 2012-03-30 Hi everyone I have got a giant gouarmi that has not eaten in around two weeks he does not seem to be ill but I am worried. What should I do? Can someone please help me Sean_o_d@hotmail.com
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Jeremy Roche - 2012-03-30 Have you done a water test? Trying anything other then flake food? Maybe try some blood worms. Maybe some peas to see if not eating due to constipation.
Sean O\'Donohue - 2012-03-30 Have tried blood worms he doesn't like them. He ate about six peas a week ago but that was it. Could it be hole in the head disease?
Lnguyen - 2012-05-05 Yeah I'm having the same problem along with a pair of GG I just got last week, haven't been eating for almost a week a bit worried. The last owner said he gave them pellets been giving them that but still haven't ate, also tried grapes and lettuce but doesn't eat either. Can anyone else help?
Jeremy Roche - 2012-05-05 Does he show any signs of hole in head?
Colin Bradshaw - 2012-05-11 Hi have you tried 25% water change? I find with my giant gouarmi ( 20 inchs ) it seems to him perk him up and makes him very active. Which should make him eat. I also feed mine on Grapes, 4 in morning and 4 at night, His main diet is small trout pellets which do not cloud the water,
HARDIK DIXIT - 2011-03-10 I have a Giant Gourami, and his name is Chimi :) he is now 8 inches long and he eats kiwi fruit. So I decided to change his food into kiwis fruit, which he eats almost 5 times daily :: . As an alternative food, I also give him cooked rice, water melon,musk melon and some leafy vegetables :)
I always play with him, when I point my finger at him he acts like he's attacking me, and he often follows my fingers whenever I point :0 When we eat our breakfast, lunch and dinner, he looks at me like he's begging for food to eat. :0 My Giant Gourami is a very friendly fish. I love very much my chimi.
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jim - 2012-02-24 Hi Hardik
I would like to get a large fish like a Gourami. How much does it grow per month? I want a fast growing fish that eats anything like yours does. Pacus grow fast like about 2 or 3 pounds per month. A bit aggressive I heard. Could you give me any suggestions?
Lnguyen - 2012-05-05 May I ask did you get your fish (CHIMI) when it was young? and what did you do to get it to be so active? My giant gourami is rather shy and im trying to make it active.
Pete - 2010-06-07 Hi I have a 1,200 gallon pond I have one of these fish and they are awesome. He is in the pond with 3 Dragon fish I have had for 4 years now. I also have 2 pacus. The key to doing this is filters and size of pond. I do not take water out much. I have a preform 60 gallon pond I use as a filter that spills over into the big pond. If you are going to have these fish try a pond they will love it.
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Chris - 2010-11-03 Hi Pete, I have two mature Albino Giant Gouramis in my Koi Carp pond here in Thailand. Both GG's are around 20 inches long. The pond is 25,000 litres and the GG's get on well with the Koi. They are truly awesome fish.
jim - 2012-02-24 Hi Pete: Sounds nice. Which fish grow faster, the Pacus or the Gourami? I am looking for a fast growing fish that is omnivorous or herbivorous and also will get large like the Pacu or the Gourami. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Steve - 2012-03-21 Hi I have a giant gourami. He is 22 inches and a great fish. he's been kept for 26 years now but just the other day was swimming fine then all of a sudden sunk to the bottom and now stays like that most of the day. He still eats well and swims about for about 10 mins after feeding but then sinks again. Any advice?
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Steve - 2012-03-22 Thanks for your advice he is back up swimming and playing about he's a great fish and part of the family so was pretty gutted to see him down like that.
Jeremy Roche - 2012-03-21 Great job on keeping a fish that long. He is getting up their in age. Could he be constipated? Peas can help with that. I am thinking it may just be his age.
Jeremy Roche - 2012-03-22 Great!! The peas worked?
Steve - 2012-03-22 Nah didn't use the peas. I opened up the hood left it open all day gave him some kiwi and he was back splashing about straight away!
HARDIK DIXIT - 2011-03-10 Hi i am had gourami fish pink colour he is very aggressive and eat all vegetarian like cooked rice, banana, apple and musk mellon and kiwi most like fruit i put it into round pot and every 2 days i changing a water i put parctice gourami out of water 2 mins now he live 5 mins out of water.
Niel - 2012-03-04 Hi my giant gourami is 30 years old he/she looks great but I can't have any more fish cuz he eats them can anyone help me please ? doublesided@hotmail.com
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Jeremy Roche - 2012-03-04 30 years old? That is amazing! Normal they only live 20 years. You did an amazing job. I would have to say keep this amazing fish and enjoy every minute. Have you tried to add larger Angelfish?
Lan Phan - 2008-09-23 Hi everyone this is Lan Phan again and recently in the last 5 months or so I've had a 1600 gallon aquarium that was custom built for me. For the moment my aquarium consist of 7 six-eight inches Jardini Arowanas, 1 four-five inch Redtail Giant Gourami, 1 five inch Albino Giant Gourami, 35 three inch Blood Parrot, 3 four and a half inch Sydontis Catfish, 1 four inch Albino Ruby Red Oscar, 1 four inch Red Tiger Oscar, 8 seven inch Silver Arowanas and 12 five inch Silver Dollars. On top of that I'm running 4 150 gallon wet/dry filters and 6 UV. My friend also helped me installed an automatic water change feature on my aquarium which allowed me to changed about 15-25% of water every two to three weeks and than it would automatically fill up by itself. Can't wait till my next project hopefully soon. Remember dreams are stretched to the limit as only you it allow it to.
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frebs.. - 2010-10-23 Hi by your description I would like to see a picture of your aquarium,...........
JOHN - 2011-08-09 You have too many aggressive fish in your tank.....Your tank water will get dirty easily and that needs a lot of changing to keep it in prime condition for your fish. You will need a powerful filter/filters to do the job.
Uni Krishnan - 2012-02-15 I have 3 inch giant gourami , can anyone tell me how long it will take for him grow to the size which is shown in the images posted by this website
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Jeremy Roche - 2012-02-15 Hello Uni. There are a few things that determine the growth rate of the Gaint Gourami. Tank size is a key factor; as well as amount of fish in the tank. I have had one reach almost 2 feet in length in a 150 gallon tank and it was around 2 years old.
Harry - 2011-03-03 Hi , I have a giant gourami ..it's about 3 years old ...Does anyone know how long they live ..I believe mine is a female as she does not have that hump on her head and fins are round. She is only about 16 - 18 inches . Does anyone happen to know their life span ?
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Ray - 2011-03-04 Hi Harry, I used to have one a few yrs ago, and would like another now, they can live up to about 20yrs I read some where. So a long time, I'm thinking of getting a pond in a shed to house these, and a RTC I might be getting fingers crossed.
bob - 2011-03-04 Hi I have a giant gourami I have had him for 40 years and he was a foot long when I got him, so he must be older, also favorite food is grapes and the odd prawn cracker, no problem with tiny fish when she's happy she will change colour to gold and let the small fish and clean her, she is 33" long.
Hugo - 2011-03-04 I seen one at temple for over 15 years old already and still alive, the one that we had survived around 10 years.
Coll Inn - 2011-03-03 About 20 years but some live up to 25 years. There's a mechanic shop here that has 1 about 2ft++ that old guy is about 25 years as the owner claims....
Johan - 2011-03-03 The last post states that the giant gourami would live to 20/25 years of age, however this is incorrect. If the giant gourami is cared for well they can live to be over 100 years plus. My giant gourami is 37 years old and 67 cm in length.
zan - 2011-06-07 Hey Harry, giant gourami can live around 15 to 25 years. Mine is still alive and he is around 13 years. happy day
JEANETTE - 2011-08-11 Hi
I've had my osphronemus for 35 years!
Wee - 2011-11-12 My best friend used to have one but a male gourami. If I'm not mistaken, he has been keeping this fish more than 20 odd years. If possible, avoid feeding it with meat. Fruits and vegetables the best.
Imran H Kasmani - 2011-03-09 The shelf life of GIANT GOURAMI differs from condition to condition if provided with neat & clean water & a good diet twice a day it can live up to years & viceversa
The Giant Gourami is the largest of all labyrinth fishes...big, powerful, and an overall awesome fish to keep!
Hi everyone I have got a giant gouarmi that has not eaten in around two weeks he does not seem to be ill but I am worried. What should I do? Can someone please help me Sean_o_d@hotmail.com
Have you done a water test? Trying anything other then flake food? Maybe try some blood worms. Maybe some peas to see if not eating due to constipation.
Have tried blood worms he doesn't like them. He ate about six peas a week ago but that was it. Could it be hole in the head disease?
Yeah I'm having the same problem along with a pair of GG I just got last week, haven't been eating for almost a week a bit worried. The last owner said he gave them pellets been giving them that but still haven't ate, also tried grapes and lettuce but doesn't eat either. Can anyone else help?
Does he show any signs of hole in head?
Hi have you tried 25% water change? I find with my giant gouarmi ( 20 inchs ) it seems to him perk him up and makes him very active. Which should make him eat. I also feed mine on Grapes, 4 in morning and 4 at night, His main diet is small trout pellets which do not cloud the water,
I have a Giant Gourami, and his name is Chimi :) he is now 8 inches long and he eats kiwi fruit. So I decided to change his food into kiwis fruit, which he eats almost 5 times daily :: . As an alternative food, I also give him cooked rice, water melon,musk melon and some leafy vegetables :)
I always play with him, when I point my finger at him he acts like he's attacking me, and he often follows my fingers whenever I point :0 When we eat our breakfast, lunch and dinner, he looks at me like he's begging for food to eat. :0 My Giant Gourami is a very friendly fish. I love very much my chimi.
HARDIK DIXIT
SURAT
INDIA
Hi Hardik
I would like to get a large fish like a Gourami. How much does it grow per month? I want a fast growing fish that eats anything like yours does. Pacus grow fast like about 2 or 3 pounds per month. A bit aggressive I heard. Could you give me any suggestions?
May I ask did you get your fish (CHIMI) when it was young? and what did you do to get it to be so active? My giant gourami is rather shy and im trying to make it active.
Hi I have a 1,200 gallon pond I have one of these fish and they are awesome. He is in the pond with 3 Dragon fish I have had for 4 years now. I also have 2 pacus. The key to doing this is filters and size of pond. I do not take water out much. I have a preform 60 gallon pond I use as a filter that spills over into the big pond. If you are going to have these fish try a pond they will love it.
Hi Pete, I have two mature Albino Giant Gouramis in my Koi Carp pond here in Thailand. Both GG's are around 20 inches long. The pond is 25,000 litres and the GG's get on well with the Koi. They are truly awesome fish.
Hi Pete:
Sounds nice. Which fish grow faster, the Pacus or the Gourami? I am looking for a fast growing fish that is omnivorous or herbivorous and also will get large like the Pacu or the Gourami. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Hi I have a giant gourami. He is 22 inches and a great fish. he's been kept for 26 years now but just the other day was swimming fine then all of a sudden sunk to the bottom and now stays like that most of the day. He still eats well and swims about for about 10 mins after feeding but then sinks again. Any advice?
Thanks for your advice he is back up swimming and playing about he's a great fish and part of the family so was pretty gutted to see him down like that.
Great job on keeping a fish that long. He is getting up their in age. Could he be constipated? Peas can help with that. I am thinking it may just be his age.
Great!! The peas worked?
Nah didn't use the peas. I opened up the hood left it open all day gave him some kiwi and he was back splashing about straight away!
Hi i am had gourami fish pink colour he is very aggressive and eat all vegetarian like cooked rice, banana, apple and musk mellon and kiwi most like fruit i put it into round pot and every 2 days i changing a water i put parctice gourami out of water 2 mins now he live 5 mins out of water.
Hi my giant gourami is 30 years old he/she looks great but I can't have any more fish cuz he eats them can anyone help me please ? doublesided@hotmail.com
30 years old? That is amazing! Normal they only live 20 years. You did an amazing job. I would have to say keep this amazing fish and enjoy every minute. Have you tried to add larger Angelfish?
Hi everyone this is Lan Phan again and recently in the last 5 months or so I've had a 1600 gallon aquarium that was custom built for me. For the moment my aquarium consist of
7 six-eight inches Jardini Arowanas, 1 four-five inch Redtail Giant Gourami, 1 five inch Albino Giant Gourami, 35 three inch Blood Parrot, 3 four and a half inch Sydontis Catfish, 1 four inch Albino Ruby Red Oscar, 1 four inch Red Tiger Oscar, 8 seven inch Silver Arowanas and 12 five inch Silver Dollars. On top of that I'm running 4 150 gallon
wet/dry filters and 6 UV. My friend also helped me installed an automatic water change feature on my aquarium which allowed me to changed about 15-25% of water every two to three weeks and than it would automatically fill up by itself. Can't wait till my next project hopefully soon. Remember dreams are stretched to the limit as only you it allow it to.
Hi by your description I would like to see a picture of your aquarium,...........
You have too many aggressive fish in your tank.....Your tank water will get dirty easily and that needs a lot of changing to keep it in prime condition for your fish. You will need a powerful filter/filters to do the job.
I have 3 inch giant gourami , can anyone tell me how long it will take for him grow to the size which is shown in the images posted by this website
Hello Uni. There are a few things that determine the growth rate of the Gaint Gourami. Tank size is a key factor; as well as amount of fish in the tank. I have had one reach almost 2 feet in length in a 150 gallon tank and it was around 2 years old.
Hi , I have a giant gourami ..it's about 3 years old ...Does anyone know how long they live ..I believe mine is a female as she does not have that hump on her head and fins are round. She is only about 16 - 18 inches . Does anyone happen to know their life span ?
Hi Harry, I used to have one a few yrs ago, and would like another now, they can live up to about 20yrs I read some where. So a long time, I'm thinking of getting a pond in a shed to house these, and a RTC I might be getting fingers crossed.
Hi I have a giant gourami I have had him for 40 years and he was a foot long when I got him, so he must be older, also favorite food is grapes and the odd prawn cracker, no problem with tiny fish when she's happy she will change colour to gold and let the small fish and clean her, she is 33" long.
I seen one at temple for over 15 years old already and still alive, the one that we had survived around 10 years.
About 20 years but some live up to 25 years. There's a mechanic shop here that has 1 about 2ft++ that old guy is about 25 years as the owner claims....
The last post states that the giant gourami would live to 20/25 years of age, however this is incorrect. If the giant gourami is cared for well they can live to be over 100 years plus. My giant gourami is 37 years old and 67 cm in length.
Hey Harry, giant gourami can live around 15 to 25 years. Mine is still alive and he is around 13 years. happy day
Hi
I've had my osphronemus for 35 years!
My best friend used to have one but a male gourami. If I'm not mistaken, he has been keeping this fish more than 20 odd years. If possible, avoid feeding it with meat. Fruits and vegetables the best.
The shelf life of GIANT GOURAMI differs from condition to condition if provided with neat & clean water & a good diet twice a day it can live up to years & viceversa