The pearl gourami (Trichopodus leerii) is a peaceful fish that grows to about 4.5 inches and spends its time near the surface. It can be kept on its own, in a tank of 30 gallons or more, at 77–82°F and pH 6–7.5.
30 galsmallest tank
4.5″adult size
77–82°Ftemperature
6–7.5pH
1+group size
Peacefultemperament
Good tankmates
Avoid
- ✕Black skirt tetra: Black skirt tetra nip fins; Pearl gourami has long fins.
- ✕Serpae tetra: Serpae tetra nip fins; Pearl gourami has long fins.
- ✕White cloud mountain minnow: Pearl gourami and White cloud mountain minnow need different temperatures (77–82°F vs 60–72°F).
- ✕Tiger barb: Tiger barb nip fins; Pearl gourami has long fins.
- ✕Gold barb: Pearl gourami and Gold barb need different temperatures (77–82°F vs 64–75°F).
- ✕Rosy barb: Pearl gourami and Rosy barb need different temperatures (77–82°F vs 64–72°F).
- ✕Betta: Betta attacks, or is attacked by, Pearl gourami.
- ✕Dwarf gourami: Dwarf gourami attacks, or is attacked by, Pearl gourami.
From TankCoach's own species data: common hobby guidance for adults, rounded. Individual fish vary. Not veterinary advice.