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Pearl Gourami (Trichogaster leeri)

Reviews	Views	Date of last review
3	1775	Fri August 26, 2005

Recommended By	Average Price	Average Rating
100% of reviewers	$3.99	10.0

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Description:

Compatibility: Peaceful, community
Maximum Size: 5-6"
Minimum Tank Size: 29g
Temperature: 72-84F
Diet: Omnivorous
Level of care: Easy
General Notes: The Pearl Gourami is not only one of the most attractive, but also one of the hardiest and easiest to keep of the gouramis. Like others of its family, the body shape is elongated and laterally compressed. The ventral fins are long and thin, having the appearance of feelers. The mouth is small and upturned. Pearl and brown flecks covering the body give it a mother of pearl appearance, from which is derives its name. A horizontal black line runs from the mouth to the tail, where it ends in a spot.

Being an anabantoid, T. leeri possesses a "Labyrinth Organ" or accessory breathing apparatus that allows it to breathe atmospheric air. It is located above the gills and is made up of many folded tissues which are covered with blood vessels to allow the exchange of oxygen. This permits the fish to breathe in even low-oxygen waters in the wild, such as stagnant or slow moving bodies of water.

In the wild, these fish live in Southeast Asia, in places such as Thailand, Sumatra, and Mayalsia. They are frequently found in heavily vegated, shallow and slow moving water. As a result, this species fares best in a heavily planted tank, with a low to moderate current and ample hiding places. Dark colors in an aquarium promote brighter coloration. An ideal tank has a lot of live plants with adequate open swimming space. Floating plants such as Duckweed or riccia are particularly appreciated by this species.

The males have more red/orange coloration along their chest and throats, as well as on their ventral fins, whereas females lack this vivid coloring. Males also develop a longer, more pointed dorsal fin and more extended anal fins with longer protrusions. Unlike some other gourami species, even the female Pearl Gourami displays beautiful markings and irridescent colors.

This gourami is generally more docile than the other gourami species. The males are less aggressive towards one another and are more tolerant of other tankmates. Occasionally, males will spar - though it is uncommon for any injuries to come up as a result, attention must be paid to ensure that several males do not become overly aggressive. Separate if this occurs. During mating, males may harrass females; if aggression becomes intense, temporarily separate the female. It is suggested to have more than one female to allow any pestering to be distributed among many fish. It is worth noting that this species tends to be less territorial to one another than other gourami species.

These fish tend to be somewhat skittish. They are slow swimmers who prefer a dark and secluded resting place to retreat to if threatened. T. leeri can become nervous if surrounded by numerous fast swimming fish and will display faded markings and will become reclusive. If housed with nippy fish, the beautiful fins of this fish will be targeted and they do not hold up well to attack. If housed with boisterous or aggressive fish, the Pearl Gourami tends to stop eating and will hide almost all day. It fares best with small and peaceful community fish such as tetras, rasboras and corydoras species.

As with other gouramis, males will sometimes blow bubble nests (using pieces of live plants if available). These are generally regarded as a sign of contentment and can signal that the male is trying to catch the attention of a female.

Also known as the “Lace Gourami” and the “Leeri Gourami”. May also be called (erroneously) Osphromenus leeri.

Author

dizzyangelfish
Teenie Weenie Fish

Registered: April 2004
Posts: 13

Review Date: Sat June 11, 2005

Would you recommend the profile? Yes | Price you paid?: $6.00 | Rating: 10

Pros:	cute, friendly, community
Cons:	none

This gourami is one of the best community gouramis;hardy and also nice to other fish. I think that these should be reccomended to anyone who likes a beautiful gourami!!!

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CAPSLOCK
Super Fish

Registered: July 2004
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 3032

Review Date: Thu June 16, 2005

Would you recommend the profile? Yes | Price you paid?: $3.49 | Rating: 10

Pros:	Friendly, good centerpiece fish
Cons:

Pearl gouramis are very nice looking. Make a great centerpiece fish. Mine got along with much smaller fish with no difficulty. He used his \"feelers\" the check out anything new in the tank... new fish or weird foods.

Erik
Little Fish

Registered: July 2004
Location: spokane'wa
Posts: 219

Review Date: Fri August 26, 2005

Would you recommend the profile? Yes | Price you paid?: $2.49 | Rating: 10

Pros:	great, freindly fish
Cons:	none

awsome fish, it gets along with my various tetras and sparkiling groumaies. i would recomend this fish for any one!

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