Sparkling gourami
Trichopsis pumila · Osphronemidae
Also known as Croaking gourami, Pygmy gourami
Intermediate
A 3 cm labyrinth fish that audibly croaks; ideal nano centrepiece.
In short: A sparkling gourami needs at least 35 L (9 US gal), water at 22–28 °C (72–82 °F) and pH 6–7.5. It is peaceful, best kept in groups of 3 or more, and rated intermediate to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 35 L (9 US gal)
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C (72–82 °F)
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Adult size
- 3.5 cm (1.4 in)
- Group size
- 3+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 35 L (9 US gal)
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C (72–82 °F)
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Hardness
- 2–12 dGH
- Lifespan
- 3–5 years
- Diet
- Micropredator — baby brine, daphnia, micro pellets.
- Care level
- Intermediate
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Mekong basin, Southeast Asia
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Still, shaded, plant-choked ditches
- Natural conditions
- Warm, soft, acidic, motionless water.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 3 fish
- Swims
- Mid-water
- Good tank mates
- Chili rasboraPygmy corydorasCherry shrimp
- Avoid
- BettaBarbsBoisterous danios
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sexing
- Males show red-blue fin edging under torchlight.
- Notes
- Small bubble nests under leaves; fry are tiny and need infusoria.
- Common ailments
- IchStarvation from large foods
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