Trichogaster leeri

Alternative names

 * , Lace Gourami,, ,

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.