B bluegryffin Feeder Fish MFK Member Jan 25, 2008 338 0 0 fort collins, colorado Sep 2, 2008 #1 I've tried to find the "False" one online, with no luck. What's the difference?
A andyjs Jack Dempsey MFK Member Aug 13, 2008 2,765 4 36 37 Ohio Sep 2, 2008 #2 The ones normally labeled as giants that aren't are normally Colisa fasciata. They only get about 4" vs. up to around 24" for a true giant
The ones normally labeled as giants that aren't are normally Colisa fasciata. They only get about 4" vs. up to around 24" for a true giant
Bogwoodbruce Peacock Bass MFK Member Feb 2, 2007 27,290 13 119 33 Rotherham, UK www.facebook.com Sep 2, 2008 #3 Yep same as above.
B bluegryffin Feeder Fish MFK Member Jan 25, 2008 338 0 0 fort collins, colorado Sep 3, 2008 #4 how do you tell the difference when they're still small? I've seen some at an LFS labeled "giant gourami" but I didn't know the diff.
how do you tell the difference when they're still small? I've seen some at an LFS labeled "giant gourami" but I didn't know the diff.
C cr8on Feeder Fish MFK Member Oct 29, 2007 619 0 0 . Sep 3, 2008 #5 The true Giant Gourami (Osphronemus) as juveniles have a definite beak shaped mouth, and the eyes appear large in comparison to the head. Also, the body colour is either predominantly grey with some barring or pink.
The true Giant Gourami (Osphronemus) as juveniles have a definite beak shaped mouth, and the eyes appear large in comparison to the head. Also, the body colour is either predominantly grey with some barring or pink.
