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Freshwater fishSparkling Gourami (Group of 4)
Sparkling Gourami (Group of 4)
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One of the few very small examples of the Gourami family, Sparkling Gourami only get to 1.5 inches at full maturity. A small pack of these is a very suitable addition to a nano aquarium or any planted fish tank.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Trichopsis pumila |
| Origin | Southeast Asia |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Adult Size | Up to 1½" |
| Lifespan | 4–5 years |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Water Temperature | 72–82°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Breathes Air | Yes – labyrinth fish take air from the surface |
| Group Size | Sold as a group of 4 |
| Shipping Size | Approx. ¾" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Give them a heater, a gentle filter and plenty of plants, including some floating plants for cover. 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: Keep them with small, peaceful fish such as rasboras, small tetras, corydoras and otocinclus. Avoid fin-nippers like tiger barbs and larger, boisterous fish.
Good to know: Sparkling gouramis are also called pygmy croaking gouramis because males make soft croaking sounds when they display to each other.
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