Scientific Name: Sphaerichthys vaillanti

The Samurai Gourami is a rare and striking freshwater fish known for its deep red and brown coloration and bold vertical striping. Native to the blackwater streams of Borneo, this unique gourami is highly prized by experienced aquarists for its unusual appearance and fascinating behavior.

Scientific Name: Sphaerichthys vaillanti

Temperament: Peaceful

Diet: Small live foods, frozen foods, and high-quality micro pellets

Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

Temperature: 77–84°F (25–29°C)

pH: 4.0–6.5

Adult Size: 2–2.5 inches

Behavior: Samurai Gouramis are shy fish that thrive in heavily planted or blackwater aquariums with leaf litter, driftwood, and gentle filtration. They prefer very soft, acidic water and calm tank mates. This species is also known for its unique breeding behavior, where the female mouthbroods the eggs.

Notes: Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ.

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Domestic shipping only! Sorry, we cannot ship to anyone in Hawaii & Washington State.

We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.

Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week

Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)

Note: color may be slightly off from photo.

We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.

Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.

Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.

we do not refund shipping costs