Species Profile
Sparkling Gourami
Trichopsis pumila
Anabantoidspeaceful
Adult size
1.5″
Minimum tank
5 gal
Temperature
76–82°F
pH
6–7.5
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
top
Diet
Micro pellets, frozen
Notes
Tiny labyrinth fish with iridescent blue spots on a coppery body. Makes a faint clicking croak when displaying or breeding. Best in a 5gal+ nano tank with peaceful tankmates; works as a centerpiece in a planted scape.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Sparkling Gourami
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Sparkling Gouramiin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Neon Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Cardinal Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Rummynose Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Harlequin Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Fancy Guppy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Endler's Livebearer
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Male Betta
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Dwarf Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Honey Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
German Blue Ram
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Cherry Barb
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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