Pearl Gourami

A Young Male

Pearls, male below

Pair, Male Below

Species/genus:  Trichogaster leeri

Origin:  Malaya and Thailand

Temp:  73-86°F (23-30°C)

pH:   neutral   dH:  soft - medium hard

Temperament:  Peaceful but curious and active

Adult Size:   5in   (13cm)

Minimum Tank Size:  5 gallons
Bigger is much better

Feeding:  Easy to feed, accepts all aquarium foods

Breeding:  Bubblenest egglayer, lays eggs by the thousands when spawning is successful

Comments:  Colorful, active, friendly, an all around good aquarium citizen.