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Difference between Dwarf Honey Gourami, Honey gourami, and Dwarf Flame Gourami

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#1 ·
As the title says is there a difference?

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#2 ·
The "dwarf" honey gourami and honey gourami are the same species (as far as I know..)
The dwarf gourami is a separate species.

The flame gourami is red. Both the honey and dwarf gourami have this red variety. A dwarf flame gourami will generally have some blue on it's fins still. A honey flame gourami has no blue and is yellowish red. The dwarf species also has a different head shape than the honey species.

Flame dwarf gourami:


Flame honey gourami (very bright individual):
 
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