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Set it to around 20 – 24 °C for long-term care and breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prefers neutral to alkaline water with a value between 7.0 – 9.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: The water in northern Myanmar is typically soft despite the relatively high pH so aim for somewhere within the range 18 – 90 ppm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDario\u003c\/em\u003e species are micropredators feeding on small aquatic crustaceans, worms, insect larvae and other zooplankton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn captivity they should be offered small live or frozen fare such as \u003cem\u003eArtemia\u003c\/em\u003e nauplii, \u003cem\u003eDaphnia\u003c\/em\u003e, grindal, micro-, and banana worm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey’re noted as somewhat shy, deliberate feeders (see ‘Behaviour and Compatibility’) and it’s also important to note that all badids develop issues with obesity and become 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alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or bogwood should be added to the tank for hiding places.   Beech, \u003cstrong\u003eKetapang \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/rover.ebay.com\/rover\/1\/711-53200-19255-0\/1?icep_ff3=9\u0026amp;pub=5574781691\u0026amp;toolid=10001\u0026amp;campid=5337607225\u0026amp;customid=\u0026amp;icep_uq=Indian+Almond+Leaves\u0026amp;icep_sellerId=\u0026amp;icep_ex_kw=\u0026amp;icep_sortBy=12\u0026amp;icep_catId=\u0026amp;icep_minPrice=\u0026amp;icep_maxPrice=\u0026amp;ipn=psmain\u0026amp;icep_vectorid=229466\u0026amp;kwid=902099\u0026amp;mtid=824\u0026amp;kw=lg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e Almond Leaves\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/rover.ebay.com\/roverimp\/1\/711-53200-19255-0\/1?ff3=9\u0026amp;pub=5574781691\u0026amp;toolid=10001\u0026amp;campid=5337607225\u0026amp;customid=\u0026amp;uq=Indian+Almond+Leaves\u0026amp;mpt=%5BCACHEBUSTER%5D\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, or Oak leaves should also be added to the tank to provide 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environment that the fish need.  They also provide a food source for the fry as they decompose.  You can remove the leaves and replace them every few weeks or so, or you can allow them to fully break down in the tank.  Because they live in still water environments, there should be very little water flow in the aquarium.   Avoid large water changes that can change the chemistry of the system.   A 10 to 15% water change every week is more than adequate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSamurai Gourami\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a shy, extremely timid species, they do best under dim lighting.   Their tank should have plenty of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca 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tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen imported, \u003cstrong\u003eSamurai Gourami\u003c\/strong\u003e are often acclimated in water with a higher pH.   Because they are extremely susceptible to fungal infections when kept in water at a higher pH, they should always be returned to the blackwater conditions that mimic their native at a pH of 4.0 to 5.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike most species of gourami, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSamurai Gourami\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eare mouth brooders.   Females usually defend their territory while the males brood the eggs.   During the two weeks it takes for the eggs to hatch, the male will keep them in his mouth and not eat until hatching takes place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike most other gourami species, courtship is initiated by the female and the pair remain upright during spawning.  The spawning process usually takes several hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eggs are laid and fertilized on the substrate, flower pot, etc. and the male then collects them in his mouth where they are held from 7 to 21 days until 10 to 40 fully formed free swimming juveniles are released.  At this point the male should be removed from the breeding tank to minimize predation.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GCS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31988765458487,"sku":"","price":8.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1685\/8749\/products\/ScreenShot2020-05-22at9.23.18AM.png?v=1590110615"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.gcshop-sg.com\/collections\/specality-fish.oembed","provider":"Green Chapter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}