freshwater

Pearl gourami

Trichopodus leerii
easy
Pearl gourami

Quick stats

๐Ÿ“Size
12cm
๐ŸชฃMin tank
80L
๐ŸŒก๏ธTemperature
24 to 28C
๐ŸงชpH
6.0 to 8.0
โญDifficulty
easy
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธHardiness
Hardy
๐ŸŒŠWater type
freshwater

๐Ÿ“Care 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.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธFeeding

Flakes, pellets, frozen bloodworm. Will also eat small invertebrates and planaria naturally in the tank.

๐ŸฃBreeding

Bubble nest builder. Male builds an elaborate nest among floating plants. Female should be removed after spawning to prevent aggression.

๐ŸคGood tankmates

Tetras, Corydoras, Rasboras

โš ๏ธAvoid mixing with

Aggressive fish, Fin nipping fish

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