Common Name : Lace Gourami, Diamond Gourami, Leeri Gourami, Platinum Gourami, Mosaic Gourami
Care Level : Easy and hardy, good for freshwaters beginners
Size : 5 inches (13 cm)
pH : 6 - 8
Temperature : 77°F - 82°F (25°C - 28°C)
Water Hardness : 5° to 15° dH,
Life span : 3 - 4 years and longer
Origin / Habitat : Asia, Thailand, Indonesia
Temperament / Behavior : Mostly peaceful but they may scrap with other gouramis. Males seem to be more aggressive than females.
Breeding / Mating / Reproduction :
This fish is a bubble nest builder. Increase the tank water to around 82°F (28°C), lower the water level a little and condition them with good foods (live foods and/or brine shrimp) for a couple of weeks. The male will build a bubble nest and then he will try to get the female to come over to his nest where he will wrap himself around her and she will release the fertilized eggs into the nest. He will then guard the nest. The eggs should hatch within a day or two and the fry should be swimming about 5 days later. Make sure you have fry foods ready - liquid fry food works well. You will want to move them to a grow out tank where you can perform frequent (daily) partial water changes.
Tank Size : 10 gallon minimum if kept singly.
Compatible Tank Mates : They seem to be peaceful most of the time, except for when the male pearls go after each other. Watch for signs of aggression and remove or separate as needed. They may also bicker with other gouramis.
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