Reproductive Biology
Trichogaster Trichopterus will reach a maximum length of 15-20 cm, (6-8 inches), (Axelrod et al. 1993) and will reach sexual maturity at seven cm, (2.8 inches) and 12-14 weeks of age (McKinnon et al. 1987). There are several egg types associated with the Anabantoids that can be broken down into three basic categories as illustrated in table (2 ).