Sparkling Gourami - Trichopsis pumila
Care level: Easy
Max Size: 4cm
Diet: Omnivore
Temp: 25-28°C
PH: 6.0-7.0
Purchase size: 1-2cm
The Sparkling Gourami, or Pygmy Gourami is a small species that's ideally suited to smaller aquariums. This delicate looking little fish may seem a little drab is shops, but when they are ready to colour up, the sparkle with Red, Green and Blue hues as the light reflects on its scales. It is also able to make an audible croaking sound!
The aquarium should be planted and furnished with plenty of drift wood, rocks and caves to serve as hiding places. The filtration needs to be decent, but it is very important that the flow is kept as gentle as possible. As with all Gouramies, Sparkling Gouramies are labyrinth fish and can therefore breathe atmospheric oxygen. Access to the surface of the water needs to be available to facilitate that.
Tank mates should be chosen carefully. Nippy and boisterous species should be avoided, as well as all Betta. Smaller peaceful species such as Rasboras, Kuhli Loaches, Tetras, Suckermouth Catfish, Cories and other similar species would be a better choice.
Food should be offered in the form of micro pellets and fresh or frozen fish foods such as daphnia and brine shrimp.
If you have any questions about keeping these fish and whether they're suitable for you, please contact us and a member of our friendly store team will be more than happy to answer all of your questions
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| Brands | Shirley Aquatics |
