Dwarf gourami are commonly bred with other similar species of gourami to create many shades of dwarf gourami. For example, some have more yellow-tinted stripes or vibrant shades of neon blue.

The giant gourami can attain a weight of 0.7- 1 kilo in eight months culture period. It can be polycultured with tilapia and other freshwater fishes with complimentary feeding and similar culture ...