Trichogaster pectoralis

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Snakeskin Gourami
Snakeskin Gourami
Species Trichogaster pectoralis
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 113.562 liters
113,562.353 mL

30 US Gallons (113.6L)

Size 11.811 in

15-30 cm (5.9-11.8")

pH 6.0 - 8.3
Temp. 296.15 K
73.4 °F
533.07 °R

301.15 K
82.4 °F
542.07 °R
23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

2-8

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-8 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Snakeskin Gourami

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Trichopodus pectoralis

[edit] Sexing

Males have a pointed dorsal fin, females have a more rounded dorsal

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

More detail on diet...

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

A quite peaceful gourami

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

Facts about Trichogaster pectoralis
Availability Uncommon
Common name Snakeskin Gourami
Diet Carnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Osphronemidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 11.811 in (30 cm)  +
Maximum age 8  +
Maximum hardness 8  +
Maximum pH 8.3  +
Maximum temperature 301.15 K (28 °C, 82.4 °F, 542.07 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 30 US Gallon (113.562 liters, 113,562.353 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 2  +
Minimum pH 6  +
Minimum temperature 296.15 K (23 °C, 73.4 °F, 533.07 °R)  +
Scientific name Trichogaster pectoralis
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