Pearl Gourami

Trichopodus leerii

3 in the tank

Where it's from

Native to the Barito, Bernam, Chao Phraya, Kapuas and 9 other river basins

Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Laos

Recorded as introduced in Mexico and Philippines

Native range: Listado taxonómico de peces y lampreas con distribución en México (CC0); Global Register of Introduced and Invasive Species (CC BY 4.0); Tedesco et al. 2017 (CC0).

At a glance

Size: 5 in; 13 cm
Min tank: 30 gal; 114 L
Temp: 75–82°F; 24–28°C
pH: 6.0–7.5
GH: 36–268 ppm; 2–15 dGH
Temperament: Peaceful
Swims: Top
Lifespan: 4–6 yrs

Ammonia 0 ppm and nitrate under 20 ppm.

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