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<b>Common Names:</b> Sparkling Gourami, Pygmy Gourami
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Trichopsis pumilus</i>
<br><b>Family:</b> Belontiidae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 6.0-7.0 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 72-78°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 4-8 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 4 years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 1½ inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 10g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Omnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> When ready to breed, the male builds a bubblenest and then begins to entice the female by swimming back and forth, flaring his fins and raising his tail. When this behavior is noticed, the water level should be reduced to 6 inches. After spawning the female should be removed to a separate aquarium as the male may become aggressive toward her. The male will tend to the eggs until they hatch, and after hatching, there should be frequent water changes, especially during the third week, as this is when the labyrinth organ is developing.
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Peaceful
<br><b>Compatible:</b> Angelfish, Barbs, Cory Cats, Danios / Minnows, Guppies, Hatchets, Killifish, Loaches, Mollies, Platies, Plecos, Rainbowfish, Rasboras, Sharks, Suckermouth Catfish, and Swordtails.
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> Plenty of live plants as well as rocks and driftwood for use as hiding places.
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b> Cambodia and Thailand
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