Pearl Gourami The Pearl Gourami is a great addition to a lively community aquarium. The males have a distinct orange chin that gets brighter with age. They like a large planted aquarium with hiding places to recreate there natural world. Please be aware that the image is for illustration purposes only. We are unable to guarantee the size, colour, sex or age of the fishes you are purchasing. If you have any questions regarding livestock please contact us. To minimise stress we are unable to hand pick specific fish. Lifespan is an estimate based on optimum conditions. Features Approx. size: 6-7cm Maximum size: 12m Origin: Thailand Ideal number kept together: 3+ Water conditions pH: 5.5–8.0 Temperature: 25–30 °C Ease of care Easy. No special requirements as they are a hardy fish. They prefer a planted aquarium with hiding places. Diet Mainly flake or granules however they can have small live or frozen foods like Daphnia or Bloodworm. Compatibility Community of similar size. It is always recommended to have 2 females to every 1 male of the Pearl Gourami. Breeding/ Sex Intermediate. They are egg layers that create bubble nests. The males are larger and more colourful than the females. Life Span They can live to anything from 4-6 years in perfect conditions. To view the Compatibility Advisory Chart please select the Additional Tab above.
