Трёхпятнистый гурами: описание, ареал и содержание в аквариуме.

Species of fish
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|image = Trichogster trichopterus 13. jpg
|status = LC
|status system = IUCN3.1
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|taxon = Trichopodus trichopterus
|authority = (Pallas, 1770)
|synonyms = * Labrus trichopterus Pallas, 1770
Trichogaster trichopterus (Pallas, 1770)
Trichopus trichopterus (Pallas, 1770)
Trichopus sepat Bleeker, 1845 (ambiguous)
Stethochaetus biguttatus Gronow, 1854
Osphromenus siamensis Günther, 1861
Nemaphoerus maculosus Kuhl & van Hasselt, 1879 (ambiguous)
Osphromenus insulatus Seale, 1910
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Three spot gourami are native to standing or slow moving freshwater habitats in southeastern Asia, ranging from Yunnan (China), through mainland southeast Asia (Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam) to Indonesia (Java, Borneo and Sumatra). They have been widely introduced outside their native range, such as the Philippines, India, Sulawesi, and southwestern Trinidad. These fish live in marshes, swamps, canals, and lowland wetlands. They migrate during the flood season from permanent water bodies to flooded areas, such as seasonally flooded forests in the middle and lower Mekong. During the dry season, they return to these permanent water bodies. They can be housed with a variety of tank mates of similar size and temperament. While males can be territorial with each other, they become timid around other, more aggressive fish. After spawning, the females often are removed to a separate aquarium as the male may become aggressive toward her. The male protects the eggs and fry, but normally is removed after they become free swimming. After hatching, frequent water changes, especially during the third week, are used to ensure the health of the fry, as this is when the labyrinth organ is developing.

Three spot gourami are known to change color (their black spots will fade) when under high stress or when they are not kept under good conditions. Healthy fish have two vivid black spots on each side of their bodies, but these fade with age. Selectively bred varieties most commonly available in the aquarium trade are opaline (or opal) (with a marbled pattern), platinum (or silver) (whitish), blue, golden (or gold) (xanthochromistic), and lavender (or amethyst) (the result of crossing a blue and golden, having a purple coloration).