Species Care
SPARKLING GOURAMI
Trichopsis pumilus
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 3-3.5 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful.
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- 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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