Sparkling Gourami Care Guide
Trichopsis pumila · Moderate care · 10 gallon minimum
A tiny labyrinth fish that croaks audibly and sparkles blue-green; perfect for calm, planted nano tanks.
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How big does a sparkling gourami get?
A sparkling gourami (Trichopsis pumila) reaches about 1.5 inches as an adult. Plan tank size and tank mates around the adult size, not the small fish you buy at the store.
Tank size & setup
Give a sparkling gourami a minimum of 10 gallons, with water at 76–82°F and a pH of 6–7.5. Keep them in groups of at least 3 — they are shoaling fish and become stressed and washed-out alone. As a moderate-care, omnivore species, a stable, cycled tank with the right diet keeps them healthiest.
Good tank mates
Pair a sparkling gourami with peaceful species that share its temperature and pH range. Compatible options include:
- Neon Tetra — 1.5", 10g min
- Guppy — 2.0", 10g min
- Molly — 4.0", 20g min
- Platy — 2.5", 10g min
- Zebra Danio — 2.0", 10g min
About the sparkling gourami
The pygmy gourami, also known as the sparkling gourami, is a freshwater species of gourami native to Southeast Asia.
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