Pearl gourami

Trichogaster leeri

Family : Osphronemidae

FishFreshwaterlabyrinthids

Elegant gourami with a body covered in pearly spots. Peaceful and ideal for community aquariums.

Pearl gourami — photo 1 sur 3 — Stefan Maurer · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.01 / 3

Popularity

Community fish

classic in freshwater aquarium

Availability

Common in shops

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

Indo-Pacific

Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Description

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.

Habitat

Region :

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.

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–28 °C

pH6–7

GH2–8 °dGH

KH1–5 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 15 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.3 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

2/5

Diet

Omnivore

Min. tank

100 L

Min. group

Adult size

12 cm

Lifespan

5 years

Temperament

Peaceful

Propagation

Mâle construit un nid de bulles. La femelle est chassée après la ponte. Le mâle garde les œufs. Éclosion en 24-36 heures.

Care notes

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.

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