P. nagyi - Any info?

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I am trying to decide on a stocking plan for a new 29 gal. tank and have been desperately trying to find information on Parasphronemus nagyi. Well, no such luck. There doesn't seem to be any info on this species anywhere! I am guessing because it is relatively new to the hobby (?)

I am hoping someone on here knows at least a little bit about these fish. All I have found so far on the net is a picture and a name. Anyone know about the requirements of P. nagyi?
 
WOW...that is a hard fish to find! It is apparently very new to the hobby. I found something posted about this fish in 2001 but it was only a slight mention on this fish. I guess its some form of labyrinth fish...resembling a betta? :confused:

Anyway, here is the site I was talking about with the little mention of the fish and a spectacular picture:

http://www.belowwater.com/fish/asia-1/
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EDIT: I did more searching and found several sites on this fish. This fish is also called the "Licorice Gourami". Here are several more GOOD links to check out!

Pictures of this fish

Profile of the Licorice Gourami (scroll down)

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From what I gather, this is NOT a beginners fish...I wouldn't start with one, but please do read up on these fish! Some of the above links could prove helpful in your quest. ;)
 
Thanks for the reply - I was thinking I wasn't going to get a response to this one. Yes, I think it is a labrynth fish. It does look sort of like a small betta.

I looked on Below Water, which is the same place I saw the picture. I emailed them for info but the owner is away on an expedition right now.

The licorice gourami is actually a completely different fish (P. deissneri). I wonder if they would have similar requirements though?

I have searched and searched and there just doesn't seem to be any info on the net about it. I do appreciate the response, and I will continue my search for info.
Thanks!
 
Thanks for the excellent info, MSmith!

So it is actually a type of licorice gourami, then. Funny thing is those other pics look nothing like the pic on Below Water. I was really impressed by the purple color in that first pic, but the others look just like a licorice gourami:confused: Perhaps it is only the male or female that has the purple coloration, or it's only their breeding color?

Well, it doesn't look like I want any of these for my tank. My water conditions wouldn't jive well with them it seems. My ph is on the high side, and I don't want to constantly battle to keep my ph down.

Now I know - Thanks again:)
 
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