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1. My real name is Trichogaster leeri. I grow on an average to about 10cm (about 4 inches) and I typically have a dark lateral line over a brownish body with an orange throat (especially on males during breeding time) and am covered by a mosaic pattern of small white spots. I am originally from Thailand, Borneo, Sumatran and Malaysia although I also inhabit many other areas of SE Asia. What type of gourami am I?
2. My real name is Trichogaster trichopterus. I grow on an average to about 15cm (about 6 inches) and I typically am one single color with three distinctive spots. I originate from Laos, Thailand and Cambodia although I also inhabit other areas of SE Asia and am one of the most common fish in the pet trade. What type of gourami am I?
3. My real name is Trichogaster pectoraois. I grow up to 25cm (about 10 inches) and typically I am dark greenish gray colored with a dotted lateral line with gray and black vertical lines. I am originally from Laos, Cambodian, Vietnam. I am pretty much an equal opportunity eater eating whatever comes near me. What type of gourami am I?
4. My real name is Trichogaster microlepis. I grow on average up to about 13cm (about 5 inches) and I am typically a bright silver color with little or no other colorization. I am originally from Cambodia and Vietnam but have been introduced into other areas of SE Asia. Unlike other gouramis I also will typically have a much more pronounced sloped head. What type of Gourami am I?
5. My real name is Helostoma temmincki. I grow on average up to about 30cm (about 12 inches). I am typically a bright pink or light pink color with very large clear fins and a very distinctive jaw which is different from other gouramis. I am from Thailand, Borneo and Sumatra, although like a lot of my kin I now inhabit many areas of SE Asia. What type of gourami am I?
6. My real name is Colisa lalia. I grow on average to about 6cm (about 2.5 inches). I am typically a very brightly colored blue with orange, silver and red vertical stripes. I am from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. What type of Gourami am I?
7. My real name is Parosphromenus deissneri. I grow on average up to about 3-4cm (about 1.5 inches). I typically have reddish or turquoise fins and my body is black and white/yellow/silver horizontal striped. I am originally from Malaysia and Singapore although like many of my kin I now inhabit many portions of SE Asia. What type of gourami am I?
8. My real name is Sphaerichthys osphromenoides. I grow on average up to about 6cm (about 2.5 inches). I am typically shades of brown with gold or light brown stripes running down my body. I am originally from Sumatra, the Malay Peninsula, and Borneo although now I inhabit many areas of SE Asia. What type of gourami am I?
9. My real name is Trichogaster chuna (although I have also been called Colisa chuna). I grow on average to about 5cm (about 2 inches). I am typically various shades of red and orange and my color can change somewhat as conditions differ. I am originally from Bangladesh and India living in rivers which are thick in vegetation. What type of gourami am I?
10. My real name is Osphronemus goramy. I grow on average to about 70cm (about 27.5 inches). I am typically a pale yellow color with pale blue stripes running vertically but there is also a variant which is basically a pink to pale golden color. I am originally from India, Malaysia and Indochina where I am used frequently as an important food source. What type of gourami am I?
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