{"id":3290,"date":"2026-02-16T23:25:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/chocolate-gourami-sphaerichthys-osphromenoides-3cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T23:25:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:25:48","slug":"chocolate-gourami-sphaerichthys-osphromenoides-3cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=chocolate-gourami-sphaerichthys-osphromenoides-3cm","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Gourami Sphaerichthys Osphromenoides 3cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Chocolate Gourami Sphaerichthys Osphromenoides 3cm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Chocolate Gourami (Sphaerichthys osphromenoides), a gem from Southeast Asia. Originating from slow-moving waters of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, these elegant fish boast a chocolate-brown hue and distinctive markings, adding a touch of allure to any aquarium.<\/p>\n<p>Feeding these gouramis is a delight as they readily accept high-quality flakes, live, or frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp. Known for their peaceful nature, they thrive best in a well-planted tank with dim lighting and gentle filtration. Keeping them in small groups is recommended to enhance their social behavior.<\/p>\n<p>Tank mates should match their serene temperament, including peaceful species like rasboras, small tetras, or other non-aggressive gouramis. They appreciate a calm environment and are sensitive to water quality, preferring soft, slightly acidic water with temperatures between 75-82\u00b0F (24-28\u00b0C).<\/p>\n<p>With a moderate care level, these gouramis are suitable for intermediate aquarists looking to nurture a serene and captivating aquatic community. Their tranquil disposition makes them a stunning addition to a carefully curated tank, fostering an environment of tranquility and beauty.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chocolate Gourami Sphaerichthys Osphromenoides 3cm The Chocolate Gourami (Sphaerichthys osphromenoides), a gem from Southeast Asia. Originating from slow-moving waters of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, these elegant fish boast a chocolate-brown hue and distinctive markings, adding a touch of allure to any aquarium. Feeding these gouramis is a delight as they readily accept high-quality flakes, live, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3289,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[50],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-3290","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-gourami","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/3290","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3289"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3290"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=3290"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=3290"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=3290"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}