Male Blue Gourami (<i>Trichogaster trichopterus</i>) Nest-Building Behavior Is Affected by Other Males and Females

Abstract

In this study, we examine male blue gourami (Trichogaster trichopterus) nest-building behavior that is affected by other males and interactions under experimental conditions. Males found in the area control the territory and sexual behavior, and are influenced by the behavior of other males. The results of this study show that the sexual behavior (nest-building) of male blue gourami is affected both by the behavior and pheromones of other males. We suggest that males must defend their territories in order to prevent these two factors from interfering in nest-building.

Markers of Genetic Variation in Blue Gourami (Trichogaster trichopterus) as a Model for Labyrinth Fish

“…At high density, the male does not build a nest. At low density, the male builds a nest and sexual behavior is initiated [ 10 , 13 , 14 ].…”

“…The adaptation to the development of eggs and fry in water with low oxygen concentration involves laying eggs in a bubble nest which supplies oxygen to the eggs and larvae [ 10 ]. In natural habitats, when there is a low density of mature males, they become territorial by building a bubble nest and protecting it from other males ( Figure 2 ) [ 12 , 13 ].…”

“…The adaptation to the development of eggs and fry in water with low oxygen concentration involves laying eggs in a bubble nest which supplies oxygen to the eggs and larvae [10]. In natural habitats, when there is a low density of mature males, they become territorial by building a bubble nest and protecting it from other males (Figure 2) [12,13]. Locations are in Australia, Papua-New Guinea, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, India, Namibia, Colombia, Brazil, and the United States.…”

Brain Control Reproduction by the Endocrine System of Female Blue Gourami (Trichogaster trichopterus)

“…The adaptation by the eggs and fry to develop in water with low oxygen concentrations involves laying eggs in a bubble nest. The complex sexual behavior and nest-building of fish belonging to the Anabantoidei species has been described in detail [ 2 , 5 , 6 , 7 ]. In natural habitats according to water space availability for a mature male, the male becomes territorial, builds a bubble nest, and protects it from other males.…”

A Qualitative Model of the Interaction of Sexual Behavior and Hormone Gene Transcription in Male Blue Gourami during Reproduction

“…[5] [10]. The cloning of genes encoding various hormones and their mRNA levels have been presented in various papers for different organs of the male blue…”