Gourami-Pearl (L)

🐟 Pearl Gourami (Trichopodus leerii)

🔹 Description

The Pearl Gourami is one of the most stunning labyrinth fish, covered in a pearly mosaic pattern with a distinct dark horizontal stripe. Males are especially striking, showing elongated fins and a red to orange breast when mature, while females are smaller and less colorful.

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🔹 Care

• Size: 10–12 cm

• Tank: 100 L+, well-planted with open swimming space and surface cover

• Water: 24–28 °C | pH 6.0–7.5 | Soft–medium hardness

• Diet: Omnivore – accepts flakes, pellets, frozen and live foods

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🔹 Behaviour

• Peaceful community fish, though males may spar during breeding.

• Best kept in pairs or small groups.

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🔹 Breeding

• Bubble-nest builder; male guards the eggs.

• Fry require infusoria and later baby brine shrimp.

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⚠️ Please note: Males and females differ in appearance. Fish received may look different depending on sex.

📦 Shipping: We only cover DOAs to main city centres. Shipping to outlying areas is at the customer’s own risk.