PisciDex Species Profile
Moonlight Gourami
Graceful pale gourami for calm planted aquariums with warm water and gentle companions.
Trichopodus microlepis
Osphronemidae | Southeast Asia | Mekong and Chao Phraya basins
Core Requirements
Tank Size
30 gallons minimum
Adult Size
6 inches
Group Size
Solo
Bioload
3/10
Water Parameters
Temperature
79-86 F
Tolerated Temp
77-86 F
pH
6-7.5
Plant Safe
Yes
Invert Safe
No
Data Confidence
medium
Temperature note: The recommended range is 79-86 F; 77 F is retained as a tolerated lower bound.
Behavior & Husbandry
Temperament
Peaceful
Aggression
2/10
Diet
Omnivore
Difficulty
Easy
Lifespan
5 years
Breeding
Intermediate
Schooling
No
Compatibility Tags
CommunityPeacefulMid WaterTop WaterPlant SafeBeginner FriendlySoftwater
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Species Compatibility
Database-driven compatibility notes for planning community aquariums.