Pearl gourami
Trichopodus leerii · Osphronemidae
Also known as Lace gourami, Mosaic gourami
Beginner
Elegant pearl-spotted gourami; calm for its size and long-lived.
In short: A pearl gourami needs at least 110 L (29 US gal), water at 24–30 °C (75–86 °F) and pH 6–7.5. It is peaceful, usually kept singly, and rated beginner to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 110 L (29 US gal)
- Temperature
- 24–30 °C (75–86 °F)
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Adult size
- 12 cm (4.7 in)
- Group size
- 1+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 110 L (29 US gal)
- Temperature
- 24–30 °C (75–86 °F)
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Hardness
- 2–15 dGH
- Lifespan
- 4–8 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — flake, pellets, frozen foods.
- Care level
- Beginner
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Acidic peat swamps
- Natural conditions
- Warm, soft, acidic, still blackwater.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 1 fish
- Swims
- Top
- Good tank mates
- Rummynose tetraCorydorasBristlenose plecoRasboras
- Avoid
- BettaTiger barbAggressive cichlids
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sexing
- Males have a red throat and pointed dorsal.
- Notes
- Bubble-nester; needs a large, warm, still tank with floating cover.
- Common ailments
- IchFin rot
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