Moonlight gourami
Trichopodus microlepis · Osphronemidae
Also known as Moonbeam gourami
Intermediate
Silvery-white with long threadlike pelvic fins; calm and elegant in a tall planted tank.
In short: A moonlight gourami needs at least 190 L (50 US gal), water at 24–29 °C (75–84 °F) and pH 6–7.5. It is peaceful, kept in pairs or more, and rated intermediate to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 190 L (50 US gal)
- Temperature
- 24–29 °C (75–84 °F)
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Adult size
- 15 cm (5.9 in)
- Group size
- 2+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 190 L (50 US gal)
- Temperature
- 24–29 °C (75–84 °F)
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Hardness
- 2–20 dGH
- Lifespan
- 4–6 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — flake, pellets, frozen foods, veg.
- Care level
- Intermediate
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Mekong basin, Thailand and Cambodia
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Still, densely vegetated ponds
- Natural conditions
- Warm, still water with floating cover.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 2 fish
- Swims
- Top
- Good tank mates
- RasborasCorydorasAngelfish
- Avoid
- Fin nippersStrong current
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sexing
- Males have orange-red pelvic filaments.
- Notes
- Builds a bubble nest with plant fragments.
- Common ailments
- IchBacterial infection from chilled air
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