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Moonlight Gourami

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The Moonlight Gourami is named for its pearly, silvery-white body that glows under aquarium lighting, resembling moonlight.

  • Note:If you order 2 qty of a specific variety , then you will receive 1 male and 1 female. If you order 5 qty of a specific variety, then you will receive 2 male and 2 female and the last one will be based on availability.

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    Product Details

    • Description :

      The Moonlight Gourami is named for its pearly, silvery-white body that glows under aquarium lighting, resembling moonlight.

    • Appearance :

      Silvery-white, glowing body with a faint green sheen; long delicate fins.

    • Lifespan :

      4–6 years

    • Diet :

      Omnivore – accepts flakes, pellets, live and frozen foods like brine shrimp, bloodworms, and vegetable matter.

    • Closing Thoughts :

      A calm and elegant gourami, perfect for peaceful community aquariums.

  • Care Level :

    Easy – hardy and peaceful.

  • Minimum Tank Size :

    30 gallons

  • pH :

    6.0–7.5

  • Water Hardness :

    5–15 dGH

  • Temperature :

    77–82°F (25–28°C)

  • Max Size :

    5–6 inches (12–15 cm)

  • Tank Mates :

    Tetras, rasboras, corydoras, danios, peaceful barbs.

  • Bad Tank Mates :

    Avoid aggressive species like cichlids or fin-nippers.

  • Scientific Name :

    Trichopodus microlepis

  • Family :

    Osphronemidae

  • Origin :

    Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand

  • Social Behavior :

    Very peaceful; excellent for community tanks.

  • Feeding Details :

    Offer flakes, pellets, live, and frozen foods with occasional plant matter.

  • Breeding Behavior :

    Bubble-nest builder; male tends the nest and guards eggs.

  • Breeding Details :

    Male builds bubble nest under floating plants; after spawning, remove female to avoid aggression.

  • Important Water Parameters :

    pH: 6.0–7.5, Temperature: 77–82°F (25–28°C).

  • Common Health Issues :

    Prone to Ich and bacterial infections if stressed or water is poor.

  • Temperament :

    Peaceful; one of the most gentle gouramis.

  • Behavior & Temperament :

    Docile and peaceful; rarely aggressive. Best kept in pairs or small groups.

    • Moonlight Gouramis are peaceful, elegant fish that thrive in community aquariums. Their shimmering silver body and long trailing fins make them a favorite among aquarists. Unlike many gouramis, they are generally very calm and suitable for mixed tanks with non-aggressive fish.

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