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Moonlight Gourami (Trichopodus microlepis)

Moonlight Gourami

Trichopodus microlepis

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A calm, silvery gourami, gentler than most of its size. Appreciates floating plants and still water.

Adult size
6 in
Smallest tank
40 gal
Keep them in groups of
1+
Temperature
79–86 °F
pH · hardness
6–7 · 2–15 dGH
Food
Omnivore: flakes, pellets, frozen foods
Start a freshwater build to add this

Gets along with

Chili RasboraNerite SnailRamshorn SnailMalaysian Trumpet SnailAssassin SnailGhost ShrimpBetta (male)Ember Tetra

Think twice about

Cherry Shrimp — shrimp it would huntBlue Dream Shrimp — shrimp it would huntWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow — needs 60–72 °FCrystal Red Shrimp — needs 66–74 °FTiger Shrimp — needs 65–76 °FZebra Danio — needs 64–78 °F

Easy plants for the same tank

Anubias BarteriAmazon FrogbitSalviniaDwarf Water LettuceWater SpriteDuckweed

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.