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Fish Database: Sparkling Gourami - Trichopsis pumila

Aquarium requirements

Aquarium suitability: 4/5
Sociability rating: 9/10
Area of tank: Surface
Aquarium water conditions: 5.5-8, vs,s,m,h
Temperature: 24 - 28C
Feeding: Surface & slow sinking foods, suppliment dried foods with small live or frozen foods
Minimum tank size: 45cm
Min / Max number in tank: Min 2

Fish fact file

Family: Osphronemidae (Gouramies)
Synonyms: Trichopsis pumilus, Ctenops pumilus
Other common names: Dwarf Croaking Gourami, Pygmy Gourami,
Origin: Asia; Indonesia
Natural habitat: Pools, ponds & ditches; standing water with vegetation
Size: 4cm
Behavior: Peaceful, slow moving
Breeding: Bubble nester
Natural water conditions: pH 6-7, very soft to hard
Sexing: Males have a pointed dorsal fin

Fish code No.1714

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The Sparkling Gourami is a peaceful, mild mannered little fish, ideal for planted tanks or communities of small fish. The fish are also called Dwarf Croaking Gouramies because of the croaking noise made during courtship, or when stimulated. Sometimes the fish are confused with the larger Croaking Gourami, Trichopsis vittata, which grows to 8-10cm, whilst the Sparkling Gourami only reaches up to 4cm. Because of its size, it should only be mixed with other small fish, and boisterous fish should be avoided. In nature the fish come from heavily vegetated waters and this should be recreated in the aquarium. Sparkling Gouramies are adaptable, but will do best in soft, slightly acidic water. A good little fish for small or planted aquariums.

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