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Name
Scientific name
Trichopodus pectoralis
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Osphronemidae
Common names
Snakeskin Gourami
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The snakeskin gourami, Trichopodus pectoralis, is a large labyrinth fish from the Mekong and Chao Phraya drainages of Indochina and Myanmar…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
300mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–30°C, pH 5.8–8.5
Hardness
2–30dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Chao Phraya, Mekong
Writing
Etymology
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Distribution
Occurs naturally in both the Mekong and Chao Phraya drainages in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar. It's a popular food fish and is farmed for the …
Habitat
It's an adaptable species that can survive in a wide range of biotopes. However it tends to thrive best in slow-moving or still waters where marginal and subme…
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm.
Maintenance
A planted aquarium with floating vegetation and hiding places, as well as open water for swimming is ideal for this species.
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 30 °C pH: 5.8-8.5 Hardness: 2-30 dH
Diet
Omnivorous in nature, feeding mostly on plant matter, algae and other phytoplankton. It also preys on both terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates including inse…
Behaviour and compatibility
A very peaceful gourami that can be kept with other peaceful fish that won't be intimidated by it's eventual size. Males are relatively non-territorial compare…
Sexual dimorphism
Males develop pointed dorsal and anal fins and their ventral fins are orange or red. Females are plumper.
Reproduction
Easy. Bubblenester. The breeding tank should contain water of no more than 6-8" in depth with lots of floating plants. Filtration should be gentle and air-powe…
Notes
This species is not often seen for sale but is a very good addition to the larger community tank. It is cultured commercially for food in it's native countries…
References
References
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