Sparkling Gourami
Trichopsis pumila
A tiny, jewel-like gourami that literally sparkles — iridescent spots cover its body and fins. Known for 'croaking' sounds it makes during courtship. One of the most underrated nano fish available.
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Water Parameters
Natural Habitat
Shallow, densely vegetated ponds, marshes, and rice paddies across Southeast Asia.
Southeast Asia
Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos
Feeding
Micro foods — crushed flake, frozen daphnia, baby brine shrimp, micro worms.
Compatible Tank Mates
Avoid
Breeding
Bubble nest builder. Males build small nests under floating leaves. Relatively easy to breed in species tanks.
Care Tips
Listen carefully — you can hear them croak!
Best in heavily planted nano tanks
Keep in groups of 3+ for interesting social behaviour
Iridescent spots visible only under good lighting
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