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Sparkling Gourami (Trichopsis pumila)

Sparkling Gourami

Trichopsis pumila

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Males make audible croaking sounds during displays. Prefers still water and dense plants; will hunt shrimplets.

Adult size
1.5 in
Smallest tank
10 gal
Keep them in groups of
3+
Temperature
72–82 °F
pH · hardness
6–7.5 · 2–15 dGH
Food
Micropredator: small frozen foods, micro pellets, flakes
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 huntCrystal Red Shrimp — shrimp it would huntTiger Shrimp — shrimp it would hunt

Easy plants for the same tank

PearlweedStaurogyne RepensCryptocoryne ParvaBucephalandraAnubias Nana PetiteAnubias Nana

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.