Moonlight gourami

Trichogaster microlepis

Family : Osphronemidae

FishFreshwaterlabyrinthids

A peaceful and elegant gourami, recognizable by its silvery hue and long fins.

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Popularity

Community fish

classic in freshwater aquarium

Availability

Common in shops

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Description

Trichogaster microlepis is a labyrinth fish reaching up to 15 cm. Its body is silvery with bluish reflections, and its fins are long and slender. It is very peaceful and can coexist with other calm species. It enjoys planted tanks with shaded areas. Like all gouramis, it breathes atmospheric air.

Habitat

Region :

Slow rivers, swamps, floodplains

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–28 °C

pH6–7.5

GH5–15 °dGH

KH3–8 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.5 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

2/5

Diet

Omnivore

Min. tank

100 L

Min. group

Adult size

15 cm

Lifespan

6 years

Temperament

Paisible

Propagation

Constructeur de nid de bulles

Care notes

Tank of at least 100L, well planted with floating plants. Soft to neutral water, moderate filtration. Varied diet: flakes, pellets, live or frozen foods. Beware of jumping, lid required.

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