Photo taken at Wharf Aquatics
© Sean Evans
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| Common name: | Moonlight gourami, Moonbeam gourami, Thin-lipped gourami |
| Scientific name: | Trichogaster microlepis |
| Synonyms: | (none) |
| Size: | Up to 6" (15cm). |
| Origin: | Southeast Asia |
| Tank setup: | Planted tank with gentle circulation and some floating plants. |
| Compatibility: | Normally quite peaceful, but may become territorial with other gouramies or similar fish. |
| Temperature: | 25-29oC (77-84oF) |
| Water chemistry: | Not critical: soft to medium hard, pH 6.2-7.8 |
| Feeding: | Omnivorous, most foods accepted - feed flake and granular foods, supplemented with frozen/live foods. |
| Sexing: | Pelvic fins of males may show orange-red colour, in females it is yellow. |
| Breeding: | Bubble nest builder. The male will care for the fry for the first few days. |
| Comments: |
Although not as colourful as other members of the genus, this is still a striking fish. A well planted tank with other
peaceful and slow-swimming species is ideal.
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