Fish Database
Pearl Gourami
Trichogaster leerii
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code No. 1707
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The Pearl Gourami is one of the most commonly available and popular gouramies and is an excellent aquarium fish. Pearl Gouramies are hardy, peaceful, adaptable and beautifully marked and can be mixed with almost any other peaceful fish. Boisterous or aggressive fish should be avoided as this will result in the Pearl Gourami hiding away and refusing to eat. Males may occasionally fight and if kept in small numbers (4 or less) a male may become a dominant bully. To avoid this, keep only females or preferably, keep a larger group. Provide open swimming spaces and plenty of hiding spots amongst plants.
 Aquarium suitability: 5/5
Sociability rating: 9/10
Area of tank: Middle, top
Aquarium water conditions: 6-8, vs,s,m,h,vh
Temperature: 24 - 28C
Feeding: Flake, frozen, live foods
Minimum tank size: 90cm
Min / Max number in tank: Min 2
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 Family: Osphronemidae (Gouramies)
Synonyms: Trichogaster leerri, T. leeri, Trichopus leerii, Trichopodus leeri, Osphromenus trichopterus
Other common names: Lace Gourami, Mosaic Gourami, Diamond Gourami, Leeri Gourami
Origin: Asia; Malaysia, Thailand, Sumatra, Borneo
Natural habitat: Heavily vegetated rivers
Size: 12cm
Behavior: Peaceful
Breeding: Bubble nester, nest is guarded by the male
Natural water conditions: pH 6-8, soft to hard
Sexing: Males have pointed dorsal and anal fins and are more brightly coloured
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