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Moonlight Gourami.
Trichogaster Microlepis.
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| Length: |
6.0" |
| Sex: |
Males have orange to red coloration on their pelvic fins while females have yellow. |
| Feeding: |
They will eat flakes and vegetables including algea wafers. |
| Social Behaviour: |
A very peaceful fish that can co-exist with other community fish. Tends to be shy, do not keep with highly active tankmates. |
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| Up Keep: |
They like to have plenty of plants in the tank with some floating plants. They prefer slow moving water. Tank should be roomy with central open area. |
| Breeding: |
Reduce the water level and if the surface is still the male will build a bubble nest. 500 to 100 eegs are layed and hatch in about a day. Eggs and fry are guarded by the male. Remove female after spawning. |
| Comments: |
Moonlight Gouramis are very peaceful and are good for a community tank. They are easy to keep and easy to breed. They are an excellent choice for a first time aquarist and first time keeper of Gouramis. Healthy adult Moonlight Gouramis will display a red iris. |
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