Lace Gourami (Trichogaster leeri)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 1.1 Synonyms 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 Videos 11 External links

Alternative names

Pearl Gourami, Lace Gourami, Diamond Gourami, Platinum Gourami, Mosaic Gourami

Synonyms

Trichogaster leerii, Trichopus leerii, Trichopodus leeri

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.

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.

Diet

Will accept most foods including pellet and flake, as well as live/frozen food such as bloodworm and brine shrimp.

Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

Requires a spacious tank with plenty of swimming space and some tall plants. Does not appreciate a strong current.

Behaviour

A generally peaceful Gourami that will mainly occupy the top levels of the tank.

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.

Pictures

Pearl Gourami Male

Pearl Gourami Male

Pearl Gourami Female

Pearl Gourami Female

Videos

	Juvenile:

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Fishlore.com
• The Tropical Tank
• Aqua Hobby
• Fish Profiles.com
• Badmans Tropical Fish