Albino gaint gowra

The Albino Giant Gourami is a large, visually stunning freshwater fish known for its creamy white to pale pink body, red or pink eyes, and impressive size. It is a color morph of the Giant Gourami, not a separate species, and is prized in public aquariums and by advanced hobbyists for its beauty, unique behavior, and pet-like personality.

🔍 Appearance:

• Color: Milky white to light pink body with pink or red eyes (due to albinism).

• Body Shape: Thick, oval body with a flat forehead, which becomes more prominent as it matures.

• Size: Can reach 45–70 cm (18–28 inches) in length.

• Fins: Long and rounded; dorsal and anal fins extend far back. Pectoral fins are thin and used like “feelers.”

• Sex Differences:

  • Males: Larger with more pronounced lips, longer fins, and a noticeable nuchal hump (forehead bump).

  • Females: More rounded body and shorter fins.

🌊 Habitat & Behavior:

• Native Range: Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam).

• Behavior: Generally peaceful but territorial with age. Can be aggressive to smaller or similarly-sized fish.

• Personality: Smart, curious, and interactive with owners; often compared to having a water pet like a dog.

• Special Trait: Has a labyrinth organ, allowing it to breathe surface air.

🍽️ Diet:

• Omnivorous:

  • Plant-based: lettuce, spinach, peas, cucumber.

  • Protein: shrimp, insects, worms, pellets.

  • Will eat smaller fish if given the chance.

• Needs a balanced diet to stay healthy and grow steadily.

🛠️ Tank Requirements:

• Tank Size: Minimum 500–1000+ liters (132–260+ gallons).

• Water Temperature: 24–30°C (75–86°F)

• pH Level: 6.5–8.0

• Filtration: Strong filtration is essential—produces a lot of waste.

• Tank Setup: Spacious, with smooth decorations; can uproot plants or damage fragile décor.

⚠️ Care Tips:

• Not suitable for small tanks or beginner fishkeepers.

• Best kept alone or with other large, robust, non-aggressive fish.

• Requires frequent water changes and a secure lid (they can jump).

• Long lifespan: Often lives 15–20+ years in proper care.