freshwater
๐Pearl gourami
Trichopodus leerii
easy
Quick stats
๐Size
12cm
๐ชฃMin tank
80L
๐ก๏ธTemperature
24 to 28C
๐งชpH
6.0 to 8.0
โญDifficulty
easy
๐ก๏ธHardiness
Hardy
๐Water type
freshwater
๐Care notes
One of the most beautiful gouramis available. Shimmering pearl spots cover the entire body and fins. Peaceful and elegant. Males show stunning colours and fin displays when breeding.
๐ฝ๏ธFeeding
Flakes, pellets, frozen bloodworm. Will also eat small invertebrates and planaria naturally in the tank.
๐ฃBreeding
Bubble nest builder. Male builds an elaborate nest among floating plants. Female should be removed after spawning to prevent aggression.
๐คGood tankmates
Tetras, Corydoras, Rasboras
โ ๏ธAvoid mixing with
Aggressive fish, Fin nipping fish
