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Dwarf Croaking Gourami - Trichopsis pumilus
Species name: Trichopsis pumilus
Synonym: Ctenops pumilus
Common name: Dwarf Croaking Gourami
Family: Belontiidae
Order: Perciformes
Class: Actinopterygii
Maximum size: 4 cm / 1.5 inches
Environment: freshwater
Origin:
Temperament: Peaceful
Company: Trichopsis pumilus (Dwarf Croaking Gourami) should only be ekpt with equally small peaceful species.
Water parameters: Temperature 25-28˚C / 77-82˚F; pH 6.0 – 7.0
Aquarium setup: Trichopsis pumilus (Dwarf Croaking Gourami) can be kept in a small aquarium. The aquarium should be heavily planted and contain floating plants. Keep the water circulation to a minimum.
Feeding: They prefer live and frozen food but usually accept flake food.
Breeding: This species is a bubble nest builder. The males build nest on the surface among floating plants. The eggs are then laid in the nest and the male guards the eggs until the fry is free swimming. Raising the temperature and lowering the water levels may help trigger spawning in Trichopsis pumilus (Dwarf Croaking Gourami).
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