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Trichopsis pumila
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| Sparkling Gourami | |
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| Sparkling Gourami | |
| Species | Trichopsis pumilus |
| Family | Osphronemidae |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Min. Tank Size | 37.854 liters 37,854.118 mL 10 US Gallons (37.9L) |
| Size | 2.54 cm
0.5-1 " (1.3-2.5cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:3 M:F |
| Availability | Common |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
2-5 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Sparkling Gourami, Pygmy Gourami, Dwarf Croaking Gourami
[edit] Synonyms
- Ctenops pumilus
[edit] Sexing
- It is difficult to sex these fish visually. Mature females may be slightly fuller in the belly than males.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A peaceful fish. Stays at the top since it is a labyrinth fish, and gets its air from the surface. Males can be territorial during breeding season. Preferably keep one male per tank with several females.
[edit] Diet
- An omnivore that will accept a wide range of food including flake, pellets, live/frozen, or freeze-dried.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day in small amounts.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Appreciates floating plants and places to hide. Can be sensitive to water quality issues, good filtration and a mature tank are essential.
[edit] Behaviour
- A peaceful fish that can be shy.
[edit] Identification
- This Gourami has an arrowhead shaped body with sparkling spots of assorted colours, a long anal fin and an almost cone shaped caudal fin.
[edit] Pictures
 Sparkling Gourami |
 Sparkling Gourami |
