Pearl gourami care
Trichopodus leerii
Pearl gourami (Trichopodus leerii) grows to about 12 cm (4.7 in) and needs a tank of at least 110 liters (29 US gallons). Keep it at 24–28 °C (75–82 °F) with a pH of 5.5–7.5.
FreshwaterEasyPeaceful
Adult size12 cm · 4.7 in
Smallest tank110 L · 29 gal
Temperature24–28 °C · 75–82 °F
pH5.5–7.5
GroupAlone or a pair
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsTop
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Neon tetraGuppyBetta (Siamese fighting fish)PlatyCardinal tetraBronze corydorasZebra danioHarlequin rasboraAngelfishMollyBristlenose plecoCherry barb
Avoid with
Cherry shrimpParadise fishWhite cloud minnowConvict cichlidOscarJack DempseyDemasoni cichlidCommon goldfishKoiPea pufferFigure-eight pufferCrystal red shrimp
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Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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