giant gourami??

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dirtbikerider

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What is the scientific name for a giant gourami? Liveaquaria has what they have labeled as a giant gourami that has a max size of 4", yes 4". And the minimum tank size is 30 gallons. This is showing colisa fasciata as its scientific name.

I should mention I am not considering getting a giant gourami, although they are pretty cool. I just noticed this and thought it was odd while doing my normal online fish surfing. Thanks everyone.
 
Yes, the one you saw was Colisa fasciata. The other one is Osphronemus goramy.
 
Oh ok, so colisa fasciata has a common name of giant gourami while the second one you listed is the true GIANT gourami.. ok I got it. Thanks for clearing that up!
 
No problem. It's why I always said common names suck.lol
 
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