Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Snakeskin Gourami

Snakeskin Gourami (Trichogaster pectoralis)

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Stats:	Adult Size: 9 3/4" (24 cm) Temp: 73-86 F (23-30 C) Tank: 48" (120 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. Males have red threadlike pelvic fins. Very prolific, begins breeding around 3 inches.
Sociability:	Much more peaceful than its Blue Gourami relative. Keep with like sized non fin nipping fish.
Related Spec:	(Trichogaster leeri) Pearl Gourami (Trichogaster microlepis) Moonlight Gourami (Trichogaster trichogaster) Blue Gourami
Special Info:	Rarely imported this is a larger gourami species.