Keeping gouramis involves providing a warm, planted tank with stable water parameters (pH 6.0-7.5, temp 72-82°F) and clean water, offering a varied diet, ensuring access to the surface for their labyrinth organ, and managing social dynamics, as males can be territorial. Key needs include gentle filtration, hiding spots (plants/driftwood), and consistent weekly water changes to maintain low ammonia/nitrite and <20ppm nitrates.