Pearl gourami
Trichogaster leerii
Familie : Osphronemidae
The Pearl gourami is an elegant fish with a silvery body dotted with luminous spots. It is renowned for its beauty and peaceful nature.
Beschreibung
The Pearl gourami reaches 12 cm. Its body is silvery with iridescent reflections and white spots resembling pearls. Males develop an orange-red throat during breeding. It has a labyrinth organ. It is a gregarious fish that lives in groups. It is shy and appreciates planted areas. It builds a bubble nest. Its lifespan is 4 to 5 years.
Lebensraum
Region :
Swamps, slow rivers and vegetated waters
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
Ideal temperature: 24-28°C, pH 6.0-7.5. A minimum tank size of 80 liters is recommended for a group. Water should be soft to moderately hard (GH 4-10). Provide a varied diet: flakes, pellets, brine shrimp, bloodworms. Plant densely and leave open swimming areas. Avoid strong currents. Compatible with other peaceful fish. Males can be territorial with each other; it is best to keep one male or a group with several females. A lid is necessary.