I so appreciate this thread. I want to have Honey Gouramis in my tank. Because they are more easy-going and community easy than other gouramis. I understand that other species are not as friendly.
I bought a male gourami and now realize it IS NOT a real Honey! Sigh! Perhaps that explains why he is being aggressive to the other fish in my tank.
I am still looking.
Today, I was at my LFS (PetCo), they had "Honey Sunset Gourami".... According to what I have learned, They are NOT true Honeys. I am grateful to know the difference now, but irritated at how these are being labelled in the stores. Be careful folks, read this again, save it.
I have made some keys notes to keep handy so I will remember what to look for when I am in front of the tanks!
Thanks again!