Moonlight Gourami Trichopodus microlepis
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Description
Moonlight Gourami:
Care Guide:
The Moonlight Gourami (Trichopodus microlepis) is a peaceful, elegant freshwater fish native to Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is highly favoured by fishkeepers for its iridescent, silvery-green coloration and long, thread-like pelvic fins. This document outlines the essential requirements for keeping this species healthy in a home aquarium.
Species Overview
- Scientific Name: Trichopodus microlepis
- Common Names: Moonlight Gourami, Moonbeam Gourami
- Adult Size: 13 to 15 centimetres
- Lifespan: 4 to 6 years
- Diet: Omnivore
Aquarium Setup
Tank Size
- Minimum volume of 115 litres for a single adult or pair.
- Requires a long tank rather than a tall one to provide ample swimming space.
Water Parameters
- Temperature: 24°C to 30°C
- pH Level: 6.0 to 7.0
- Water Hardness: Soft to medium (2 to 10 dGH)
Environment and Decor
- Provide dense vegetation, including hardy plants like Java Fern and Vallisneria.
- Include floating plants (e.g., Amazon Frogbit) to diffuse light and support bubble-nesting.
- Ensure a dark substrate to highlight their subtle, silvery shimmer.
- Keep water flow slow and gentle, as they dislike strong currents.
- Leave an air gap at the surface so they can breathe atmospheric air using their labyrinth organ.
Diet and Feeding
Moonlight Gouramis are opportunistic omnivores. In the wild, they consume insects, crustaceans, and plant matter.
- Base Diet: High-quality dried flakes or sinking pellets.
- Live and Frozen Foods: Bloodworms, brine shrimp, and glass larvae.
- Vegetable Matter: Algae wafers, blanched spinach, or spirulina flakes.
- Frequency: Feed small amounts once or twice daily.
Temperament and Tank Mates
These fish are generally peaceful but can be timid. Males may become territorial towards other gouramis, especially during breeding.
- Schooling: Can be kept singly, as a bonded male-female pair, or in a small group with one male and multiple females.
- Compatible Tank Mates:
- Peaceful schooling fish like Harlequin Rasboras or Neon Tetras
- Corydoras catfish and Bristlenose Plecos
- Large, peaceful barbs (e.g., Cherry Barbs)
- Incompatible Tank Mates:
- Fin-nippers like Tiger Barbs or Serpae Tetras
- Highly aggressive or predatory species
- Very small shrimp, which may be eaten
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For your peace of mind we enclose a slip which will explain what to do in the event of a fish not traveling too well.
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