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Pearl Gourami (Trichopodus leerii) in a freshwater aquarium

Osphronemidae

Pearl Gourami

Trichopodus leerii

Pearl Gouramis are beginner-level peaceful aquarium residents that reach about 4.7 in. Pearl Gouramis use the upper water column and appreciate floating plants. Avoid cramped tanks with multiple territorial surface fish.

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Quick Stats

Tank

30+ gal

pH

6-7.5

Temp

75-82F

Size

4.7 in

Temperament

Peaceful

Care

Beginner

Swim Level

Top

Group

Solo or pair

Pearl Gourami Care Guide

The Pearl Gourami (Trichopodus leerii) is a beginner-level freshwater aquarium resident from Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia. It reaches about 4.7 inches and should be kept in tanks of at least 30 gallons.

Keep water near pH 6-7.5, temperature 75-82F, and hardness 3-15 dH. Feed omnivore, floating pellets, frozen food with 1-2 small feedings daily.

Pearl Gouramis use the upper water column and appreciate floating plants. Avoid cramped tanks with multiple territorial surface fish.

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Bolivian Ram (Mikrogeophagus altispinosus) in a freshwater aquarium

Bolivian Ram

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Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus cirrhosus) in a freshwater aquarium

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Bronze Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus) in a freshwater aquarium

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Size 2.8 inpH 6-7.5
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Use Caution With

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Size 5.9 inpH 6.5-7.5
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Apistogramma

Size 3.1 inpH 5.5-7.5
Betta (Betta splendens) in a freshwater aquarium

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Size 2.8 inpH 6.5-7.8
Black Skirt Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) in a freshwater aquarium

Black Skirt Tetra

Size 2.4 inpH 6-7.5

Species To Avoid

African Dwarf Frog (Hymenochirus boettgeri) in a freshwater aquarium

African Dwarf Frog

Size 0.8 inpH 6.5-7.8
Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) in a freshwater aquarium

Axolotl

Size 0.4 inpH 6.8-8
Common Pleco (Hypostomus plecostomus) in a freshwater aquarium

Common Pleco

Size 17.7 inpH 6.5-7.8
Pea Puffer (Carinotetraodon travancoricus) in a freshwater aquarium

Pea Puffer

Size 1 inpH 6.8-7.8