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Pearl Gourami
SKU PEARL
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Pearl Gourami
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Pearl Gourami (Trichopodus leerii)
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Overview: The Pearl Gourami is widely considered one of the most breathtakingly beautiful and elegant species in the entire freshwater aquarium hobby. They feature a sleek, laterally compressed body covered in a flawless mosaic of shimmering, pearlescent white spots that look like tiny, intricately laid pearls. A distinct, jagged black horizontal line runs from their snout all the way to the base of their tail.
Their true splendor emerges when they matureâdominant males develop a deeply vibrant, fiery orange-robin breast and throat that glows intensely during courtship, along with magnificent, lace-like extensions on their dorsal and anal fins. Like all labyrinth fish, they possess long, modified pelvic fins that serve as highly sensitive tactile feelers.
Origins: They are native to the warm, sluggish, and highly acidic lowland swamps, marshes, and peat bogs of Southeast Asia, predominantly across Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. They naturally thrive in heavily shaded waters blanketed by dense overhanging vegetation.
Personality: Unlike the territorial Dwarf Gourami or the occasionally aggressive Three-Spot/Golden Gourami, the Pearl Gourami is famously gentle, timid, and exceptionally peaceful. They are aristocratic and graceful mid-to-upper water dwellers that prefer a calm, quiet aquarium lifestyle. They display wonderful curiosity and will gently touch plants, tank mates, and decorations with their feelers to investigate their surroundings.
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Care Level: Easy (Very hardy once established in a mature tank)
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Temperament: Peaceful and community-friendly
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Diet: Omnivore (Unfussy eaters. They thrive on high-quality flakes, floating pellets, and regular treats of live or frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia. They are also famous for being one of the few fish that will eagerly hunt and eat nuisance hydra if they appear in an aquarium).
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Max Size: 11 â 12 cm
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Family: Osphronemidae (Labyrinth fish)
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Tank Size: 115 Litres minimum for a pair; 200+ Litres is highly recommended if keeping a small group alongside other community fish.
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Temperature: 24°C â 30°C (They thoroughly enjoy warmer, stable tropical conditions)
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pH: 6.0 â 7.5 (Prefers soft, slightly acidic water, but can adapt easily to neutral conditions)
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Should be kept in groups? Yes, preferably. While they can live happily as a solo centerpiece fish or a male-female pair, they are highly social and excel when kept in a small harem (e.g., 1 male to 2 or 3 females). Avoid keeping multiple males together in smaller setups, as they will bicker over territorial boundaries.
The Ideal Pearl Gourami Sanctuary:
Because Pearl Gouramis are naturally peaceful and easily startled, their aquarium setup should be tailored to make them feel safe so they display their best colors:
1. Canopy of Coverage: They are easily stressed by bright, harsh aquarium lighting. It is highly recommended to provide floating plants (like Amazon Frogbit or Salvinia) and tall, broad-leaved plants like Amazon Swords. This mimics their native peat swamp habitat and encourages them to swim confidently in the open.
2. Calm Waters: Their long fins and labyrinth breathing habits make it difficult for them to battle heavy currents. Keep the surface water calm by using a baffled filter, a spray bar, or an air-driven sponge filter.
3. Perfect Tank Mates: They should never be housed with aggressive fin-nippers (like Tiger Barbs) or boisterous, chaotic fish that will outcompete them for food. They are best housed with peaceful schooling fish like Neon, Cardinal, or Rummy-Nose Tetras, Harlequin Rasboras, Corydoras Catfish, and Kuhli Loaches.
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