The Opaline Gourami, also called the Marble Gourami, displays a marbled blue-and-black pattern, making it one of the most visually striking morphs of the Three Spot Gourami.
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The Opaline Gourami, also called the Marble Gourami, displays a marbled blue-and-black pattern, making it one of the most visually striking morphs of the Three Spot Gourami.
Marbled blue, black, and white body patterns with long ventral fins.
4–6 years
Omnivore – flakes, pellets, bloodworms, daphnia, and occasional vegetable matter.
A beautifully marbled variant that thrives in well-planted aquariums with compatible tank mates.
Easy to moderate – hardy but requires careful tankmate selection.
30 gallons
6.0–8.0
5–20 dGH
75–82°F (24–28°C)
5–6 inches (12–15 cm)
Barbs, rainbowfish, silver dollars, larger danios.
Avoid slow-moving or small timid fish like guppies and neon tetras.
Trichopodus trichopterus (Opaline morph)
Osphronemidae
Selective morph of Southeast Asian species
Semi-aggressive; males may harass other gouramis.
Provide flakes, pellets, frozen foods, and occasional vegetable-based supplements.
Bubble-nest builder; males may become highly territorial when breeding.
Use a separate breeding tank. Male builds bubble nest under floating vegetation and guards eggs aggressively.
pH: 6.0–8.0, Temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C).
Susceptible to Ich and bacterial infections if stressed.
Semi-aggressive, especially males.
Active swimmers; can be aggressive toward similar species but generally peaceful with fast-moving tank mates.
Opaline Gouramis are attractive morphs with a striking marbled pattern. Like other Three Spot Gouramis, they are hardy and suitable for community tanks, but males can show aggression if space is limited.