General Information:
The pearl gourami originates from Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo.

Compatibility:
The Pearl Gourami is a peaceful fish well suited to most community tanks. However, this fish may be somewhat timid or shy, and should not be kept with fish that are too boisterous or aggressive

Sexing:
Male specimens of this fish, typical of many Gouramis, are generally larger and more colourful than their female counterparts. They exhibit bright orange colouring around the throat region, which at breeding time becomes much brighter and is used to court the female. Males also exhibit somewhat of an orange tinge in their fins, with the exception of the caudal fin.

Breeding/Spawning: The Pearl Gourami is a bubble nest builder that uses plants to help bind together the bubbles. Coloration: The body is a brownish-silver colour, covered in a Pearl-like pattern with a distinct black 'lace' running from the fish's head, and gradually thinning towards the caudal fin. Maintenance: The tank should also preferably have a surface which is exposed to fresh air so the Pearl Gourami's labyrinth organ can function correctly. As with any tropical aquarium, provide adequate filtration, lighting, substrate and decorations, plants, and proper care. FishDeals.com | Anabantids   Anabantids Related Links (Gouramis, Paradise Fish, Betta species) External Web Resources Anabantids @ Aquabid.com Bettas @ Aquabid.com Breeding Gourami Iridovirus in Gourami Betta Fish Vase Advise Breeding Bettas References/Further Reading Andrews, C. 1986 A Fishkeeper's Guide to Fish Breeding. Salamander, London. 117 pp., color illus. Boggs, Sallie S. 1981. Mouthbrooding Bettas (Betta pugnans, B. picta, B. taeniata, B. brederi). FAMA 9/81. Lucas, Gene A. 1987. Betta pugnax: Observations on a large mouthbrooding Betta. FAMA 3/87. Mills, D. 1984 A Fishkeeper's Guide to Community Fishes. Tetra Press, Morris Plains, NJ. 117 pp., some color. Pinter, H. 1986 Labyrinth Fish. Barron's, Woodbury, NY. 144 pp., some color illus. Richter, Hans-Joachim 1988 Gouramis and Other Anabantoids. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, NJ. 224 pp.er, Vierke, J. 1986 Vierke's Aquarium Book. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, NJ. 352 pp. Vierke, J. 1988 Bettas, Gouramis and Other Anabantoids: Labyrinth Fishes of the World. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, NJ. 192 pp., color illus.

Popular Gourami Species Banded Gourami Colista fasciata Giant Gourami Osphronemus gorami Chocolate Gourami Sphaerichthys osphromenoides Dwarf Gourami Colisa lalia Honey/Sunset Gourami Colisa chuna Kissing Gourami Helostoma temminckii Moonlight Gourami Trichogaster microlepis Pearl Gourami Trichogaster leeri Snakeskin Gourami Trichogaster pectoralis Thick lipped Gourami Colisa labiosa Three-Spot Gourami Trichogaster trichopterus (Blue, Gold, Opaline)

 Gouramis Common Species Care Sheet - (PETCO.com)

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Andrews, C. 1986 A Fishkeeper's Guide to Fish Breeding. Salamander, London. 117 pp., color illus.
Boggs, Sallie S. 1981. Mouthbrooding Bettas (Betta pugnans, B. picta, B. taeniata, B. brederi). FAMA 9/81.
Lucas, Gene A. 1987. Betta pugnax: Observations on a large mouthbrooding Betta. FAMA 3/87.
Mills, D. 1984 A Fishkeeper's Guide to Community Fishes. Tetra Press, Morris Plains, NJ. 117 pp., some color.
Pinter, H. 1986 Labyrinth Fish. Barron's, Woodbury, NY. 144 pp., some color illus.
Richter, Hans-Joachim 1988 Gouramis and Other Anabantoids. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, NJ. 224 pp.er,
Vierke, J. 1986 Vierke's Aquarium Book. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, NJ. 352 pp.
Vierke, J. 1988 Bettas, Gouramis and Other Anabantoids: Labyrinth Fishes of the World. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, NJ. 192 pp., color illus.