Opaline Gourami

Common NameOpaline Gourami Other Common NamesMarbled Gourami Scientific NameTrichogaster trichopterus species FamilyBelontiidae CommunitySemi-Aggressive ClassGourami Temperature78ºF Swimming RangeTop-Middle Adult Length4-5 inches Feeding HabitsFresh zucchini, lettuce, peas and spinach. Live brine shrimp, blood worms, glass worms and tubifex worms. Frozen daphnia, plankton, blood worms, brine shrimp and glass worms. Freeze dried and flake foods also accepted. CompatibilityPeaceful with fish of the same size. Males may fight with each other. HabitatVietnam-Thailand: Moderately decorated with live plants, driftwood and rocks. BreedingThe male has a pointed dorsal fin and the female's is rounded. The male will build a bubble nest for the eggs. Additional CommentsThey use their feelers underneath their bodies to scope out new items or fish in the aquarium. A well rounded diet is important, otherwise the fish will die prematurely.