Trichogaster microlepis

Common Names:

Moonbeam Gourami
Moonlight Gourami

Synonyms:

Osphromenus microlepis

Family:

Osphronemidae

Category:

Labyrinth_Fish

Distribution:

Asia; Cambodia and Thailand, Asia.

Main Ecosystem:

Swamp; Swamp

Temperament:

Peaceful; Peaceful and timid.

Diet:

Carnivore; Carnivore

Care:

Feed with normal and vegetable based flakes. A larger than normal tank is needed with many leafy plants. Fine leaved plants may be used but they may be damaged if the Moonlight Gourami builds a nest.

pH:

6 - 7

Temperature:

25°C - 29°C

77°F - 84°F

Hardness:

2 dH - 25 dH

Potential Size:

Male: 15cm (5.9")
Female: 15cm (5.9")

Water Region:

Middle, Surface; Middle-Surface

Activity:

Diurnal; Diurnal

Gender:

The Pelvic fins of the females are yellow, males red or orange. The males coloration tends to be more blue where the females tend to be more sliver.

Breeding:

Slowly reduce the water level and raise the temperature to 29°C over a couple of days. Make sure there are fine leaved plants in the tank as the bubble nest will be strengthed with the leaves. Banana skin can help feed the fry.

Variants:

Comments:

Can be quite timid at times, only feeding when you leave the room.

Main Colours:

Silver

Markings:

No Markings

Mouth:

Upturned

Tail:

Concave

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