Moonlight gourami
Trichogaster microlepis
Família : Osphronemidae
PeixeÁgua docelabyrinthids
A peaceful and elegant gourami, recognizable by its silvery hue and long fins.
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Descrição
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
Região :
Slow rivers, swamps, floodplains
Distribuição :
Parâmetros recomendados
Temperatura24–28 °C
pH6–7.5
GH5–15 °dGH
KH3–8 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L
Cuidados
Dificuldade
2/5
Dieta
Omnívoro
Aquário mín.
100 L
Grupo mín.
2
Tamanho adulto
15 cm
Esperança de vida
6 anos
Temperamento
Paisible
Propagação
Notas de cuidados
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.