Pearl gourami size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 11 cm. The largest on record measured 12 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 52 Osphronemidae species on LumaReef: 1.1 cm (Harvey's Licorice Gourami) to 70 cm (Giant Gourami).

Pearl gourami tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 90 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.

Pearl gourami water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 24–29 °C, pH 6.0–7.8, hardness 3–15 °dGH. Close to what most Osphronemidae on LumaReef need (22–28 °C).

Pearl gourami tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 67 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Sailfin molly, Swordtail, and Boesemani rainbowfish.

Pearl gourami: is it endangered?

The IUCN Red List rates it Near Threatened. Threatened among the 45 assessed Osphronemidae species on LumaReef: 24.

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Pearl gourami

Trichopodus leerii

A calm, drifting wanderer that goes up for a breath at regular intervals.

The Pearl gourami (Trichopodus leerii) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Osphronemidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. Adults grow to about 11 cm; the largest on record measured 12 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Near Threatened. In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 90 cm long and water at 24–29 °C.

Size: 11 cm
Smallest tank: 90 cm
Temperature: 24–29 °C
Care: Easy

In the aquarium

Temperature24–29 °C

pH6.0–7.8

Hardness3–15 °dGH

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Calm
Water layer: Surface
Group: Lives on its own
Plants: Plant safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litres16 of them
Wide120 cm · 300 litres27 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres59 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres109 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres130 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along67 species

and 43 more species

Caution18 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Not together14 species

Water temperatures do not overlap

Aggressive with peaceful

These two do not get along

Tiger barb

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom
Largest on record: 12 cmtotal length
Aquarium trade: Very common

Conservation status

Classification

OrderAnabantiformes
FamilyOsphronemidae
GenusTrichopodus
SpeciesTrichopodus leerii
Described byBleeker, 1852

In other languages

German: Mosaikfadenfisch
Russian: Жемчужный гурами
Chinese: 珍珠毛足鱸

Quick answers

Pearl gourami size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 11 cm. The largest on record measured 12 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 52 Osphronemidae species on LumaReef: 1.1 cm (Harvey's Licorice Gourami) to 70 cm (Giant Gourami).
Pearl gourami tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 90 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.
Pearl gourami water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 24–29 °C, pH 6.0–7.8, hardness 3–15 °dGH. Close to what most Osphronemidae on LumaReef need (22–28 °C).
Pearl gourami tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 67 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Sailfin molly, Swordtail, and Boesemani rainbowfish.
Pearl gourami: alone or in a group?: It can be kept on its own.
Pearl gourami and plants: is it plant safe?: Yes, it leaves plants alone.
Pearl gourami: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Near Threatened. Threatened among the 45 assessed Osphronemidae species on LumaReef: 24.