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<b>Common Names:</b> Pearl Gourami, Leeri Gourami, Lace Gourami
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Trichogaster leeri</i>
<br><b>Family:</b> Belontiidae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 6.5-8.0 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 75-86°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 5-18 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 4 years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 4 inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 30g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Omnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> When breeding, the water level in the tank should be reduced to 4-5 inches. The male will build a bubblenest under which spawning will take place. After spawning the female should be moved to a separate tank. The male Pearl Gourami tends to the eggs, and once the fry are hatched, the male should also be removed.
<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> The Pearl Gourami requires a 30 gallon or larger tank with water approximately 12 inches deep, and a covering of floating ferns that may be used as hiding places. The substrate should be dark and the light subdued. The ideal tank mates for the Pearl Gourami would be similar in size and temperament.
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b> Borneo, Malaysia, Sumatra
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