About The Fish
Moonlight gourami (Trichogaster microlepis) is one of the Osphronemidae family . It also called the moonbeam gourami its peaceful, attractive fish and so a popular as aquarium fish.The moonlight gourami is native to the Mekong River in Cambodia and Vietnam and Chao Phraya basins
Description
the fish is silvery colored with a slightly greenish hue similar to the soft glow of moonlight. The fish also have sloped head which is make it special from other gourami . The males can be identified by the orange to red coloration of the pelvic fins, as well as the long dorsal fins which ends in a point. In females, the pelvic fins are colorless to yellow, and the dorsal fins are shorter and rounder. During spawning, in males, and the fish can reach 13 cm (5 inches) .
Behavior
The moonlight gourami is social and peaceful fish , but u may see that males attack other fishes of the same species. the moonlight gourami could be a shy fish that regularly hides behind vegetation.
Temperature and PH
the fish prefer it between 26–30°C (79–86°F). with Ph 6.0–7.0 . and water hardness 2–25 dGH
Tank Size
Minimum tank size requirement for the Gourami's is 20 gallons heavey planted tank with clear water .
Diet
moonlight gourami eats insects, crustaceans, and zooplankton also will accept flakes, frozen and live foods
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