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	Pearl Gourami Native Habitat, Please?
erinyes Small Fry Posts: 10 Kudos: 5 Votes: 0 Registered: 28-Jul-2004	Does anyone have information on the native habitat of the Pearl Gourami? I'm turning a 55 gal into a paludarium for some and I'd like it to be as realistic as possible. The most detailed information I can find is "Malaysia peninsula, Thailand, Sumatra and Borneo, Southern China, and Sunda Islands." Pictures would be excellent if possible. Emma 16 Gallon: 3 Harlequin Rasbora 4 Odessa Barb 1 Spotted Raphael "Ollie"
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	Somewhat similar to what you already have but maybe you could check around the site for biotope info. [link=linky]http://fish.mongabay.com/species/Trichogaster_leerii.html" style="COLOR: #66CCFF[/link] Ok, maybe this will help: These beautiful fish inhabit shallow flowing streams running through areas of rainforest. To replicate their natural habitat the aquarium should be filled to only 12in with soft, slightly acidic water. A dense covering of floating plants and subdued lighting is recommended. Hope this helped some. And I'd love to see pics, it sounds like a wonderful setup! ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
LITTLE_FISH *** Little Fish *** Master of Something Posts: 7303 Kudos: 1997 Votes: 670 Registered: 20-May-2005	Emma, Here are some pics of Pearls. First, 3 juveniles in my QT a while ago, the middle one is the male (elongated dorsal fin) LITTLE_FISH attached this image: Proud Member of the New Jersey Aquatic Gardeners Club
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
LITTLE_FISH *** Little Fish *** Master of Something Posts: 7303 Kudos: 1997 Votes: 670 Registered: 20-May-2005	Next one is a close-up of the same male Let me know if I should dig out more pictures, Ingo LITTLE_FISH attached this image: Proud Member of the New Jersey Aquatic Gardeners Club
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
LITTLE_FISH *** Little Fish *** Master of Something Posts: 7303 Kudos: 1997 Votes: 670 Registered: 20-May-2005	I found one more: My pair in the big tank (male on right) LITTLE_FISH attached this image: Can you see how the male's throat is turning orange? That is a sign of an adult male. Last edited by LITTLE_FISH at 20-Jan-2006 12:31[/font] Proud Member of the New Jersey Aquatic Gardeners Club
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	Beautiful fish & pics I could be wrong but I think she was looking for pics of their native habitat ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
LITTLE_FISH *** Little Fish *** Master of Something Posts: 7303 Kudos: 1997 Votes: 670 Registered: 20-May-2005	Oh sorry , Theresa, thanks for explaning this, I probably would have posted even more. I guess I got a little too excited that someone wants to see Pearls. Ingo Proud Member of the New Jersey Aquatic Gardeners Club
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48


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