Snakeskin Gourami Trichopodus pectoralis
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Trichopodus pectoralis
Origin region
Vietnam/Mekong floodplains
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
Mid-Top
Adult size (cm)
20.00
Minimum tank (L)
150
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
23.0–29.0
pH
6.00–7.80
GH (dGH)
2.0–12.0
KH (dKH)
1.0–8.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00
Habitat & environment
Vietnam/Mekong floodplains
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Bubble-nest under broad leaves; easy breeder.
Notes
Gentle giant for calm communities; likes plants and wood.