Size
4-5 inches.
Physical characteristics and appearance
Like those of closely related species, the body is long and thin. The dorsal fins extend from the body like long feelers. The mouth has an inward curvature. Named after the mother of pearl because of its appearance, which is white with brownish flecks. They are kind, inquisitive, and typically kind to other living things. Male gouramis are more prone to protect their territory and are more aggressive than females.
Habitat
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 – 8.0. Tropical; 24°C – 28°C.
Keeping as Pet
- Care
Pearl gouramis will thrive in an aquarium with comparable conditions because they are accustomed to lush vegetation in their natural habitat. It’s a great combo to have floating plants, low lighting, and a dark substrate. Despite preferring soft, acidic water, they may live in a range of settings. They are ideal for community tanks due to their adaptability and calm disposition.
- Tank Size
Pearl gouramis don’t require a particularly large tank because they are little. Additionally, don’t want to choose an aquarium that is too small. Unfortunately, pearl gourami tanks cannot be housed in 10 or 20 gallon systems.
Need at least a 30 gallon tank for one or two pearl gouramis; larger tanks are preferable wherever possible. A pearl gourami that is completely grown will be between 4 and 5 inches long. They are the ideal size for aquarium fish—not too huge and not too small.
- Lifespan
Like many aquarium fish, the pearl gourami can live for a few years. They do not, however, survive as long as pacus, goldfish, and other fish that claim world records. A pearl gourami often lives for 4 to 6 years. It’s possible to have a unique fish that lives for eight years, but it’s really uncommon.
- Water Quality
People can learn a lot about the type of water that pearl gouramis need because they are native to Southeast Asia. Like other fish in this area, they dwell in extremely hot, acidic water that has a soft chemistry. They do well in an acidic pH range of 5.5 to 7.0. (Neutral).
Since they have been raised in tanks for a very long time, they will thrive in alkaline water (7.0+). However, they are healthier, have nicer colors, and are much more likely to reproduce in soft, acidic water. Even little acidity adjustments, like adding peat, driftwood, and other plant tannin sources to the aquarium, will help!
On pearl gouramis, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate have no impact.
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