Species Care

SPARKLING GOURAMI

Trichopsis pumilus

Keeping Snapshot:
DOWNLOAD THIS CARE SHEET Preferred Water Parameters:
  • Temperature: 23-27 degrees celsius
  • pH Level: 6.6-7.5
  • General Hardness: Soft-Moderate

Range: South East Asia

Reproduction: Males build a bubblenest amongst plants at the surface, or in-between rocks or under a large plant leaf. After spawning, the eggs are guarded by the male until the fry have hatched and are free-swimming. The fry require tiny live food such as Paramecium.

Feeding: Omnivorous. Eats most normal foods, but prefers small live or frozen foods.

Additional Comments: Shy at first, best kept with fish such as small tetras. More sensitive than most Gouramies. Prefers a well planted tank. Suitable for a nano tank.

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