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Freshwater fishPearl Gourami
Pearl Gourami
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The pearl gourami can breathe air through a labyrinth organ similar to a lung, as well as oxygen through its gills. These fish have a beautiful multicolored body with pearly white spotting. Pearl gourami have beautiful pearl color on a spotted pattern when they grow to two inches or more. Pictured is a two-inch sample. Larger ones have much more color.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Trichopodus leerii |
| Origin | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand) |
| Care Level | Easy, good for beginners |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Adult Size | Up to 4–5" |
| Lifespan | 5–8 years |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Water Temperature | 77–82°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Breathes Air | Yes – labyrinth fish take air from the surface |
| Shipping Size | Medium: approx. 1½" · Large: approx. 2" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Give them a heater, a gentle filter and plenty of plants, with some open space for swimming. Keep a lid on the tank and leave a gap of air above the water, since gouramis breathe from the surface.
Feeding: Feed a quality flake or small pellet once or twice a day, only as much as they eat in a couple of minutes. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.
Tankmates: They get along with most peaceful community fish of similar size, such as tetras, rasboras, corydoras and peaceful barbs. Avoid fin-nippers like tiger barbs.
Good to know: Mature males develop a bright orange-red throat and chest, especially when they are ready to breed.
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