{"product_id":"pearl-gourami-trichopodus-leerii","title":"Pearl Gourami - Trichopodus Leerii","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"533\"\u003eThe Pearl Gourami is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and peaceful gourami species available. Its body is covered in delicate, pearl-like white spots over a soft silver-tan base, with a distinctive dark horizontal stripe running from nose to tail. Mature males develop a stunning orange to reddish throat and chest, especially during breeding or when fully settled. Their elegant finnage and calm swimming style make them an excellent centerpiece for peaceful, planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"927\"\u003eThis species is considered \u003cstrong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eeasy to moderate in difficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e and is especially well-suited to planted community tanks. Pearl Gouramis are labyrinth fish, meaning they breathe air from the surface, and they appreciate calm water with access to open surface areas. They thrive in aquariums with plants, driftwood, and gentle flow, which help them feel secure and display their best coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"953\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eCare Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"970\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 30 gallons (40+ gallons ideal for groups)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5 (prefers slightly acidic to neutral water)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore — accepts pellets, flakes, frozen, and live foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003ePearl Gouramis are excellent for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003epeaceful community aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e and do well with tetras, rasboras, corydoras, peaceful barbs, rainbowfish, and other non-aggressive species. They are one of the best gouramis for community setups due to their gentle nature. They can also coexist with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003elarger shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e, though very small shrimp may occasionally be seen as food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1744\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1744\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eA peaceful, elegant centerpiece fish with shimmering pearl-like markings—ideal for planted community aquariums.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47946311336158,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/4768\/4574\/files\/IMG_6698.heic?v=1772576470","url":"https:\/\/poseidonaquaticsandplants.com\/products\/pearl-gourami-trichopodus-leerii","provider":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}