Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Pearl Gourami

Pearl Gourami (Trichogaster leeri)

Synonyms:	...	(Click to enlarge) Images courtesy of Drew Von
Stats:	Adult Size: 6 " (15 cm) Temp: 73-86 F (23-30 C) Tank: 40" (100 cm) minimum
Requirements:	Loves floating plants and cover. No fin-nipping tankmates.
Diet:	Carnivore. Flake, or other prepared foods accepted. Meaty foods relished.
Breeding:	Bubblenest Breeder. Females have less frill on their lower fins, and all fins rounded. Male with pointed fins and orange bellies.
Sociability:	More peaceful than its Blue Gourami relative. Keep with like sized non fin nipping fish.
Related Spec:	(Trichogaster microlepis) Moonlight Gourami (Trichogaster pectoralis) Snakeskin Gourami (Trichogaster trichogaster) Blue Gourami
Special Info:	The pearl Gourami is one of the most beautiful of gourami.