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Name
Scientific name
Trichopsis schalleri
Described by
Authority Ladiges, Year 1962
Family
Osphronemidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 9 credited
Summary
Trichopsis schalleri is a croaking gourami from the lower Mekong basin and the Chao Phraya watershed in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietna…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
50mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–28°C, pH 5–7.5
Hardness
1–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Chao Phraya, Chi, Mekong, Mun, Tonlé Sap
Writing
Etymology
Trichopsis: from the Ancient Greek θρίξ (thriks), meaning 'hair', and ὄψις (opsis), meaning 'aspect, appearance'. schalleri: named for Dietrich Schaller, who f…
Distribution
Known from the lower Mekong River basin in Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, plus tributaries of the Chao Phraya watershed in central Thailand, and draina…
Habitat
Found in all types of still to slow-moving, predominantly lowland habitat, including swamp forest, peat swamps, floodplains, river tributaries, irrigation cana…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base measurements of 60 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent is large enough to house a pair or small group.
Maintenance
This species fares best in a well-planted, shady aquarium with plenty of surface cover in the form of tall stem plants, floating varieties, or tropical lilies.…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Likely to feed on insects and other small invertebrates in the wild. Captive fish will normally accept dried products once they are recognised as edible, but s…
Behaviour and compatibility
This species is peaceful unless breeding. It can be maintained in a pair or group, and will display some interesting behavioural interactions under the latter …
Sexual dimorphism
Males are larger than females and possess extended rays in the pelvic, dorsal, anal, and caudal fins. Sexually mature individuals can also be sexed by placing …
Reproduction
Bubble nester. Soft water with a slightly raised temperature is said to induce reproductive behaviour. The aquarium should have the tightest-fitting cover poss…
Notes
This species is sometimes referred to as 'Mekong croaking gourami' or 'three-stripe gourami'. Among congeners it can be told apart from the similar-looking T. …
References
References
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