Goussia trichogasteri n. sp. is described from the gut of the aquarium fish Trichogaster trichopterus trichopterus. Gamogonic stages develop epicellularly in the gut epithelium. Oocysts are shed in early stage of sporulation. Sporulated oocysts are characterised by having centrally locating oocyst residua. The whole development of the species takes place in the aquarium