🧰Accessories for a Gourami: tests, upkeep and budget
Gourami : An adjustable-flow filter angled to keep the surface calm, a 100 to 150 W heater and a full lid. Around 130 to 220 euros of equipment for a 100 to 150 L tank.
In short: 8 to 12 cm as an adult depending on the species, 100 L minimum, water between 24 and 28 °C. Calm and composed but territorial between males, it enjoys a still surface and quiet tankmates. A labyrinth fish breathing air at the surface: a lid keeping warm, humid air above the water protects its breathing organ.
Water tests: your dashboard
The first smart buy for a Gourami costs €15 to 30: the drop-test kit, out weekly for NO2-NO3 and at any doubt for GH, KH and pH. Then come the net sized for 12 cm, the substrate siphon and the dedicated bucket — never the cleaning one, whose detergent traces contaminate the water.
The Gourami specifics
a tight-fitting lid with no gaps: the species jumps, and every slot is a one-way exit.
The full budget, no surprises
An equipped 100 L setup (tank, filter, heater, lighting, substrate, decor, tests): expect €200 to 450 upfront, then €10 to 25 a month (food, electricity, conditioner). Second-hand often halves the tank price — only the filter and heater deserve to be new. Details on the full Gourami profile.
Frequently asked questions
Which accessories are essential for a Gourami tank?
Drop tests, siphon, net, dedicated bucket, a tight lid (it jumps), an independent thermometer: the whole kit stays under €60.
What budget for keeping a Gourami?
€200 to 450 to set up an equipped 100 L tank, then €10 to 25 a month in routine costs.
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