The Gourami is a tropical fish of the Osphronemidae family in the suborder Perciformes, with its characteristic long ventral fins and is known by the nickname "antennae. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the characteristics of the Grammy and how to keep it.
What is Grammy?
The Grammy is a tropical fish in the family Osphronemidae of the suborder Xenobranchia. Grammies originate from the Republic of India in South Asia and the Malay Peninsula in Southeast Asia.Grammies have a wide range of habitats and can be found in rivers, lakes, and marshes where the water flow is slow, and some varieties can be found around brackish water (water with a mixture of fresh and salt water). Grammies have distinctive long, elongated ventral fins, sometimes nicknamed "antennae. These distinctive ventral fins serve as antennae. Grammy body coloration varies by species. Details of each species are described in the following sections. Gourami are sometimes called "gourami," and some specialty stores refer to them as gourami.
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How to keep a Grammy
Grammys can be an easy breed to keep. The lifespan of a Grammy is approximately 3-5 years. Their body size is approximately 5 to 12 cm. However, both lifespan and body size vary depending on the environment in which they are kept and the food they are fed. They prefer slightly acidic to neutral water, especially at a pH of 6.0 to 7.5. Grammys are classified as tropical fish, so if you keep them in Japan, they will need a heater in the winter.
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Grammy Type
dwarf gouramiid
The dwarf gourami is the most famous and most widely distributed of the gourami breeds. It originates from South Asia, including Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. The maximum body length is about 6 cm. It is one of the smallest Grammy species. They are not particular about the environment in which they are kept, so they are recommended for people who want to keep Grammys for the first time. Among dwarf gourami, the "Cobalt Blue Gourami" with a beautiful metallic blue luster and the "Sunset Dwarf Gourami" with a distinctive red gradation are popular varieties.
Honey Grammies
The honey gourami will be a gourami native to India, which is located in South Asia. It is one of the smallest species of gourami, with a body length of about 4 cm. The Honey Gourami is one of the easiest species of Gourami to mix with other Gourami. It is well-known for its docile nature, so it is especially recommended for mixed swimming. It is also an easy species to keep because it is not peculiar. The Honey Gourami has another name, "Honey Dwarf Gourami," so please note that some specialty stores use the other name. The honey gourami family includes the "Golden Honey Red Dwarf Gourami," which has a yellowish body color and some of its fins turn red, and the very attractive "Honey Dwarf Gourami," which normally has a plain grayish-brown body color, but during the breeding season the males turn black on the face and underside of the body and orange on the rest of the body. There is also a wild species of "Honey Dwarf Gourami" and others.
Three Spot Grammy Series
Three-spotted gourami originate from Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Cambodia. The Three-spotted Gourami's body length is about 10-12 cm. The three-spotted gourami is characterized by its brown body color and irregular black spots. These black spots vary from individual to individual. The Three-spotted Gourami is also characterized by many well-known improved species, such as the "Blue Gourami. Among the three-spotted gourami family are the "Marble Gourami," which has a distinctive marbled pattern on its blue-based body color, and the "Golden Gourami," which has a marbled pattern on its yellow-based body color.
pearl grammatical system
The pearl gourami originates from the islands of Sumatra and Borneo in Southeast Asia. The body length of the pearl gourami is about 10 to 12 cm. The Pearl Gourami is characterized by its grayish-brown body color with a black band down the middle of the sides of the body. The entire body and each fin is dotted with small shiny white spots. This appearance has given it the name "pearl gourami. Because of its simple yet beautiful features, it has been one of the most popular species of Grammy for a long time.
pygmy gourami (Trichopsis pumila)
Pygmy gourami originate from Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Indonesia in Southeast Asia. The pygmy gourami is about 4 cm in length, making it the smallest of all gourami species. Normally, the pygmy gourami has a grayish body color and is not flashy. However, as they mature, their entire body is covered with glowing blue scales. Each fin also glows the same color.
giant gourami (Trichogaster giantorum)
Giant Grammys originate from Thailand, Indochina Peninsula, Malay Peninsula, Java, Sumatra, and Borneo in Southeast Asia. The Giant Gourami is a large species, with a body length of over 80 cm. It is the largest species of Grammy. The Giant Gourami is also very different from other Grami species in appearance. When they are small, they look much the same as other species, but as they grow older, their lips become thicker and protrude, and they have a unique appearance with a protruding hump on their head.
Points to keep in mind when mixing swimmers
Regarding mixed swimming, first of all, the Grammy's character is basically docile, making it suitable for mixed swimming. However, they are very territorial and may fight with other species when defending or asserting their territory, so care should be taken.Especially when mixed with smaller species (e.g., caracinids), it is recommended to add aquatic plants to allow them to hide. Grammies should be kept in mind that skirmishes may occur when the same species claim their own territory.
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Points about spawning
Many people who keep Grammys want to breed them. Breeding Grammys can be relatively easy and difficult. This is because some species breed using a method called "bubble nest builders. Bubble nest builders build a nest of bubbles and breed in it.However, with care and preparation, you can have a more stable breeding program. First, it is necessary to distinguish between males and females. To distinguish between male and female Grammys, males change their body color during breeding. Therefore, they are often more colorful than females during the breeding season. It is safe to distinguish males from females if they are brightly colored and females if they are not. Next, we should add floating weeds to make it easier for them to build their bubble nests. If your store has weights (lead) attached, we recommend that you remove them beforehand. Once you have made these preparations, the male will take care of the eggs laid by the female by sucking them into his mouth and carrying them to the bubble nest, where they will be supplied with fresh water by means of fins or other means. One thing to keep in mind is to keep water plants in the area. Outside of the breeding season, they may use those places as a hiding place, so it is good to include them.
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What to keep in mind when keeping a Grammy
Gourami are popular because of their many varieties and distinctive silhouettes. The difficulty of keeping gourami varies depending on the species, so we recommend the relatively easy "dwarf gourami" and "honey gourami," which are easy to keep even for beginners, and are brightly colored.Grammys have been bred for a long time, and if you are interested, we recommend that you take a look at them at a specialty store.
