🐟 Moonlight Gourami (Trichopodus microlepis)
🐟 Moonlight Gourami (Trichopodus microlepis)
Freshwater Gourami • Silver Community Fish • Peaceful Labyrinth Fish • Elegant Aquarium Fish
📋 The Moonlight Gourami (Trichopodus microlepis) is a graceful freshwater species admired for its Shimmering Silver Body with a Soft Iridescent Glow.
This peaceful gourami is well-suited for community aquariums and brings a calm presence with its smooth swimming behavior.
It thrives in planted tanks with gentle flow and stable conditions.
With proper care, it thrives as an Elegant Peaceful Centerpiece Gourami for Community Aquariums.
💡 Highlights
🌙 Moonlight Glow: Iridescent silver coloration
🐟 Peaceful Nature: Ideal for community tanks
🌿 Planted Tank Friendly: Suits planted aquascapes
💨 Labyrinth Fish: Breathes atmospheric air
✨ Elegant Appearance: Long flowing fins
🧾 A Quick Look at the Moonlight Gourami
📛 Common Name: Moonlight Gourami
🔬 Scientific Name: Trichopodus microlepis
👨👩👧 Family: Osphronemidae
🌍 Origin: Southeast Asia (Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam)
📏 Max Size: 12–15 cm (≈ 5–6″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24–28 °C (≈ 75–82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Beginner–Intermediate
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🌿 Planted Tank Safe: ✅ Yes
🏠 Min Tank Size: 100 L (≈ 25 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Mid • Top
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ No
⏳ Lifespan: 4–6 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore
🐣 Reproduction: Bubble nest builder
