Trichogaster leeri
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| Lace Gourami | |
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| Male Lace Gourami | |
| Species | Trichogaster leeri |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L) |
| Size | 4.724 in
10-12 cm (3.9-4.7") |
| pH | 6.0 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-19 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-6 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Pearl Gourami, Lace Gourami, Diamond Gourami, Platinum Gourami, Mosaic Gourami
[edit] Sexing
- Male Pearl Gouramis have a more pointed dorsal fin. Also, they have a more vivid red on their chest area. Females are usually plumper than males.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A generally peaceful Gourami, although males will be territorial with one another. Should not be kept with fin-nippers such as Serpae Tetras or Tiger Barbs.
[edit] Diet
- Will accept most foods including pellet and flake, as well as live/frozen food such as bloodworm and brine shrimp.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Requires a spacious tank with plenty of swimming space and some tall plants. Does not appreciate a strong current.
[edit] Behaviour
- A generally peaceful Gourami that will mainly occupy the top levels of the tank.
[edit] Identification
- A pretty Gourami with a typical Gourami shape. Both sexes have long ventral "feelers" and their colouration is of a pale base colour with many iridescent dark speckles which cover the body and go into the base of the fins. They also have a bold slender lateral line from nose to the base of the caudal fin. Females lack colour but males will have an orange-red wash around the head and ventral area.
[edit] Pictures
 Pearl Gourami Male |
 Pearl Gourami Male |
 Pearl Gourami Female |
 Pearl Gourami Female |
[edit] External links
Facts about Trichogaster leeri
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Lace Gourami , Pearl Gourami, Lace Gourami, Diamond Gourami, Platinum Gourami, and Mosaic Gourami |
| Diet | Carnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Osphronemidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 4.724 in (12 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 6 + |
| Maximum hardness | 19 + |
| Maximum pH | 8 + |
| Maximum temperature | 301.15 K (28 °C, 82.4 °F, 542.07 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 15 US Gallon (56.781 liters, 56,781.177 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 5 + |
| Minimum pH | 6 + |
| Minimum temperature | 297.15 K (24 °C, 75.2 °F, 534.87 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Trichogaster leeri |
