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Pearl gourami pairs (150 L)

Labyrinth jewels: iridescent scales and orange throats on males.

Pearl gourami pairs (150 L) — aquarium setup with fish, plants and equipment (150 L)

Trichopodus leerii — large peaceful gouramis with iridescent patterns. Two pairs form territories but without serious aggression.

Tall tank is required — these are surface fish. Floating-leaf plants help with bubble nest building.

Dimensions
100×40×40 cm
Temperature
24–28°C
pH
6.5–7.5
gH
4–15 °dGH
Setup time
5 wks
Budget
≈ $460
Total fish
19

Fish (19)

Plants (10)

Invertebrates (6)

  • Amano Shrimp× 6

Equipment

  • External canister filter

    ≥ 600 L/h, gentle outflow

    ≈ $130

  • Heater

    150 W

    ≈ $32

  • Thermometer

    ≈ $6

  • Basic 6500K LED light

    ≈ $90

  • Inert substrate (2–5 mm gravel)

    ≈ $40

  • Dark film background

    ≈ $14

Decor

  • Natural driftwood (mangrove or mopani)× 2
  • Catappa (Indian almond) leaves× 6

Tips & gotchas

  • Gouramis breathe atmospheric air — never seal the lid tight (leave a 1–2 cm gap).
  • Water surface should be warm — gouramis breathe air through the labyrinth.
  • Don't turn the heater off at night — cold air burns the labyrinth organ.
  • 25–30 % water change weekly.