Size
The average size of a moonlight gourami is 5 to 6 inches (12 to 15 cm). Sometimes, men can be smaller than females.
Physical Appearance
The head of the moonlit gourami has a concave shape, and it is long and flat. Its ventral fins include long, touch-sensitive filaments, and the pelvic fins of males are red while those of females are yellow or colorless. It has tiny, silvery scales that have a lovely greenish iridescence as they get older. Red or orange eyes are present.
Habitat
The tropical regions of Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia are where the moonlight gourami first appeared. Ponds, bogs, swamps, and lakes with motionless or slowly moving waters and lots of vegetation are preferred. Additionally, the fish can be found in the Mekong River’s floodplains.
Keeping as Pet
Tank size
Medium-sized fish like Moonlight Gouramis need room to swim freely. Single Gouramis should be kept in tanks with a minimum capacity of 20 to 25 gallons, but larger tanks (40 gallons or more) are suitable for keeping numerous fish or keeping tank mates.
Water Conditions
For the best health and comfort, keep the water between 77 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit (25 and 30 degrees Celsius). An aquarium thermometer and a dependable heater both aid in maintaining a constant temperature.
Water should be slightly acidic or neutral for moonlight gouramis to thrive. Keep the pH in the range of 6.0 and 7.5. Frequently check the pH with a water test kit.
Water Hardness: These fish do best in soft to moderately hard water. Attempt to achieve a general hardness (GH) of 5 to 20 and a carbonate hardness (KH) of 4 to 12.
Tank Mates
In a tank, moonlight gouramis prefer to be kept in pairs or small groups. The serene and flexible moonlight gourami is a wonderful addition to a welcoming tank community. Other peaceful tropical fish are some of the ideal tank mates for the moonlight gourami.
Medium-sized, non-aggressive fish like freshwater angelfish, corydoras, or even shrimp like the amano shrimp get along well with moonlight gouramis.
However, be careful not to keep moonlight gouramis in the same tank as fin-nipper fish because they could attack and sever their delicate, transparent fins. Tiger barbs and Siamese fighting fish, popularly known as betta fish, are two fish that wouldn’t make acceptable tankmates for moonlight gouramis.
Diet
Omnivorous moonlight gouramis may quickly adapt to a wide range of diets and foods that you choose for them. They will gladly eat live, frozen, or dried meals. The greatest approach to your fish’s diet, though, is to include a range of different things if you want them to be healthier and live longer.
This species favours plant debris, small insects, general fish flakes, and blood worms. One or two times per day, you should feed your moonlight gouramis. What they can consume in two minutes would be the ideal amount of food for them.
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