giant gourami?

[hemps]

hi all i have finaly got a giant gourami thumbs2: been after one for ages she (i think) is about 12-13 inches long i have done a lot of reading and reaserch but im not shure how much food she should be geting each day .
so any idears for a fish of this size ? if anyone could sugest a daily menue that whould be fantastic .
cheers all
hemps.:scratchheadyellow:

[hemps]

ok small update tried koi sticks the fish looked at me like i just pood in his pocket ummm blood worm she was like w.t.f stuk in the muscle cockels and fish that the others eat ... nope not intrested cucumbre no ta ... banana .and sudenly its give me more more more the guy at the shop said she was doing well on koi sticks and rassberys so maybe she is just setling in still i hope :helpsos: and i was thinking my kids are picky eaters:scratchheadblue:

[Scrup]

I've heard just about any kind of fruit or veggie will be taken once they settle in. I would play it by ear for now, feed based on the normal fish rule, whatever she can eat in 2-5 min...try different things. stick with mostly plants though, they are mostly herbivores. Beans, peas, leafy greens, banana, tomato, potatoes, etc. They are known to develop tastes though, so play around and see what she likes.


I demand pictures! Please?

[hemps]

thanks for that Scrup you have put my mind to rest and as soon as i get the chance i will pop up sum pics for ya thumbs2:
thanks again fella:ssmile:

[hemps]

the best pics i can get at the mo. i found it easya with the tank lights off
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hope thay do her justice :ssmile:

[Pleco380]

Nice fish! Lucky you. Sorry, I can't help you with food though because I know very lttle about giant gouramis. Good luck.

[skullduggery1]

Here is my 10 inch giant gourami ,Bilbo.What a great fish,with tons of personality.it could live 20+ years

[VoidParadigm]

Most GGs I've seen rather enjoyed tomatos.
Just give her some time to settle, then you can work on finding her favorite foods and figuring out how much she can eat.
I'd recommend letting her eat 2 minutes max, depending on her speed once she's comfortable.

Edit: Just notice this is a bit late.
Any updates about her habits yet?