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Name

Scientific name

Trichopodus microlepis

Described by

Not recorded

Family

Osphronemidae

Common names

Moonlight Gourami

Photograph credits

All 3 credited

Summary

The moonlight gourami, Trichopodus microlepis, is a labyrinth fish from Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. It inhabits lowland ponds, bogs and…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

150mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 25–30°C, pH 6–7.5

Hardness

2–25dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Not recorded

Social needs

Not recorded

Community suitability

Not recorded

Community suitability
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Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

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Etymology

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Distribution

Occurs naturally in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. There are also feral populations in Singapore and Colombia. Wild fish are rare in the hobby these days, wit…

Habitat

Inhabits lowland ponds, bogs and swamps, especially where aquatic and marginal vegetation grows densely.

Aquarium size

90 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm

Maintenance

A planted setup with open areas for swimming and slow water flow suits this species.

Water conditions

Temperature: 25 – 30 °C pH: 6.0-7.5 Hardness: 2-25 dH

Diet

Omnivorous. Will take most commercially-prepared foods but supplement with frozen and live foods.

Behaviour and compatibility

Do not keep with fish so small as to be seen as food, or that are too vigorous for these skittish fish. Ideal tankmates include other Trichogaster, Colisa, Bot…

Sexual dimorphism

The male has orange or red pelvic fins, while the female’s are yellow.

Reproduction

Not easy. Bubblenester. If you wish to breed T. microlepis provide the pair with their own tank, which should be densley planted and contain floating plants. D…

Notes

T. microlepis is not as colourful as some other gouramis but can make a striking addition to the community tank. The modified ventral fins are considerably lon…

References

References

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