Pearl gourami

The pearl gourami originates from Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo.

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The Pearl gourami lives in the benthopelagic, freshwater, pH range: 6.0 - 8.0, dH range: 5 - 19 environment.

The gorgeous Pearl Gourami have earned their name from their beautiful iridescent 'pearl' patterning! The Pear Gourami are some of the most beautiful of all fishes. Despite being relatively large fish, usually 3 - 4 inches (7. More

The Pearl Gourami requires a 30 gallon or larger tank with water approximately 12 inches deep, and a covering of floating ferns that may be used as hiding places. The substrate should be dark and the light subdued. More

a mater of fact my pearl gouramis were the very first fish I ever got(along with 2 sword tails). if you are a beginner I suggest you get a couple pearl gouramis. More

The Pearl Gourami is among the loveliest of all the aquarium fishes, sedate and elegant. It is a curious fish that utilizes its “feelers,” modified pelvic fins, to investigate its surroundings. This is the hardiest of all gouramis and long lived—up to eight years. More

fresh air so the Pearl Gourami's labyrinth organ can function correctly. As with any tropical aquarium, provide adequate filtration, lighting, substrate and decorations, plants, and proper care. The Pearl Gourami is a peaceful fish well suited to most community tanks. More

Remarks: The Pearl Gourami regularly lives over 8 years. Difficulty of care: 2. A hardy fish suitable for a beginner. More

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 it's family the body shape is elongated and laterally compressed. More

Share Your ExperiencesFrom the article: Pearl GouramiHave you kept Blue Pearl Gouramis? If so, share your experiences about care, habitat, feeding and breeding of Blue Pearl Gouramis. More

The pearl gourami (Trichogaster leeri) is from Thailand and belongs to the family Belontiidae. This fish has a labyrinth organ that allows it to breath atmospheric oxygen. The labyrinth organ evolved in species that frequently found themselves in low oxygenated water. More

Nothing is known about the behavior of the pearl gourami in the wild. FEEDING ECOLOGY AND DIET No field data on gut contents is available, but judging from the small mouth and the numerous gill rakers, feeds on small aquatic invertebrates. More

The Pearl Gourami has accumulated several common names, Leeri Gourami, Lace Gourami, Diamond Gourami, Platinum Gourami, Mosaic Gourami, to mention a few, but they are all the same fish, trichogaster leeri. More

The Pearl Gourami is one of the most beautiful and prized members of the Gourami family. It is much more peaceful than the Three-Spot Gourami and grows less (about 10 cm). More

Temperament: Never a bully, pearl gouramis belong in every community tank. Yours may even be a bit shy when first introduced. Do not mix your pearls with aggressive fishes. Pearls mix quite well with fishes half their size. LA Recently arrived 2. More

Pearl gouramis (trichogaster leeri) are labyrinth fish that grow to 4 inches in length. They are one of the most easygoing fish kept in the community aquarium and can be shy with aggressive species. More

Pearl Gourami - Aaron Norman Other Gouramis » Pearl Gourami Stats Scientific Name: Trichogaster leerii Family: Anabantidae Size: 4 inches Temperature: 76 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit More

The Pearl Gourami is a peaceful fish well suited to most community tanks. More

The Pearl Gourami is a peaceful fish that is also known as the Leeri or Lace Gourami. It is one of the most attractive, hardiest, and easy-to-keep gouramis. More

Pearl Gourami is a Labyrinth Fish. Fish in this group breathe directly from the air and must have access to the surface of the tank. More

Pearl Gourami is one of the labyrinth fish. Although labyrinth fish have gills, they also have a special organ which allows them to also breathe directly from the air. More

The Pearl Gourami is a definitive aquarium classic. Also known as the Mosaic Gourami and, often, the "King of the Gouramis", it is inclined to be a bit shy. A good community aquarium fish, the silvery-purple body with bubbled-appearing markings is noteworthy. More

Male Pearl Gouramis have a more pointed dorsal fin. Also, they have a more vivid red on their chest area. Females are usually plumper than males. More

Pearl Gourami Information Search Gallery Pearl Gourami, Trichogaster leeriiThe Pearl Gourami originally came from the Malaysia area. More

Pearl Gourami: Loud noises often scare them, so the tank should be in a quiet area. Accustomed to heavy vegetation in their natural habitat, they will thrive if given similar conditions in the aquarium. Floating plants, subdued lighting, and a dark substrate are ideal. More

Pearl Gourami in my asia fishtank +++ The population of this 420 liter (111 gallon) tank: Pearl ... TAKE A LOOK AT MY OTHER VIDEOS http://www.fischbottich.de/Mosaikfade... More

Common names

Diamantgoerami in Dutch (Nederlands)
Diamond gourami in English
Engkribang in Iban
Ensepat in Malay (bahasa Melayu)
Gurama perleťová in Slovak (slovenčina)
Gurami mozaikowy in Polish (polski)
Lace gourami in English
Mosaic gourami in English
Mosaifadenfisch in German (Deutsch)
Mosaikfadenfisch in German (Deutsch)
Mosaikgurami in Swedish (Svenska)
Pearl gourami in English
Perlegurami in Danish (dansk)
Perlegurami in Norwegian (Norsk)
Perlinis guramis in Lithuanian (lietuvių kalba)
Sepat in Malay (bahasa Melayu)
Sepat mutiara in Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia)
Trichogaster leeri in Portuguese (Português)
گورامی مرواریدی in Persian (‫فارسی)
珍珠毛足鱸 in Mandarin Chinese
珍珠毛足鲈 in Mandarin Chinese

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Order : Perciformes
Family : Osphronemidae
Genus : Trichogaster
Species : Trichogaster leerii
Authority : Bleeker, 1852