Moonlight Gourami Trichopodus microlepis
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Trichopodus microlepis
Origin region
Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam)
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid-Top
Adult size (cm)
18.00
Minimum tank (L)
120
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–28.0
pH
6.00–7.50
GH (dGH)
5.0–18.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–6.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00
Habitat & environment
Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam)
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Bubble-nest builder. Requires quiet environment. Fry need very small food.
Notes
Silvery body with a greenish sheen. Calm and elegant in planted aquaria.