Pearl gourami
Trichogaster leeri
Familie : Osphronemidae
Elegant gourami with a body covered in pearly spots. Peaceful and ideal for community aquariums.
Beschreibung
Pearl gourami grows up to 12 cm. Its body is elongated and compressed, brownish-silver with pearly white spots all over. The fins are similarly spotted. Males have an orange-red throat during breeding. It is a calm and shy labyrinth fish. It lives in pairs or small groups. It is sensitive to water quality.
Lebensraum
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This gourami lives in calm acidic waters of tropical forests, often in peat swamps and marshes. The water is soft, rich in tannins, with dense vegetation.
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Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
A minimum 100-liter aquarium for a pair. Temperature 24-28°C, pH 6.0-7.0, low hardness. A planted setup with shaded areas and low current is necessary. Omnivorous diet: flakes, pellets, live food. Compatible with other peaceful fish of similar size. Avoid aggressive or boisterous species. Breeding is possible with a bubble nest.