Imported
Sparkling Gourami
Trichopsis pumila
Native Location: South East Asia (Thailand, Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia)
Climate: Tropical
Size: 35 – 40 mm/1.4”-1.5”
Temperament: Community
Diet: Carnivore
Breeding: moderate
Temperature Range: 22 – 28 °C/71.6°F-82.4°F
Preferred pH Range: 5.0-7.5
Minimum Aquarium Size: 45cm x 30cm minimum for a small group of 5-6
Potential Tankmates: Peaceful shoaling fish such as Boraras, Harlequin Rasbora and also Pangio loaches
Care Level: Moderate
The Sparkling Gourami are small relatively peaceful fish with a lot to offer the right aquarium. Found across South-Each Asia in a wide variety of habitats ranging from slow-moving rivers, paddy fields and peat swamps. They are even found living quite happily in roadside ditches. Despite this, they tend to do best in very slow moving dark water aquariums with lots of aquatic plants.
Due to their small size, they can be at risk of becoming victim to bullying if they are housed with larger fish but if kept in a group with dense plants and peaceful of a similar size, you can observe them displaying the beautiful colours that give them their name.
Just like their larger cousins, the Sparkling Gourami is a bubble nest builder. Creating small clusters of bubbles on the water surface in order to place their fertilised eggs. If you plan on breeding these little gems, we advise you set up a separate aquarium to do so. Also, create a space above the water surface which is air tight. Fry require this area of warm damp air in order to develop their labyrinth organ. This can be created by using clingfilm but make sure this is air tight for effectiveness.
All our fish are quarantined on arrival for two weeks. During this time, they are treated for any possible diseases and given a complete health check to make sure they are health, happy and eating well before being placed in our display aquariums, ready for sale.
Dead on Arrival (DOA) Policy: In the unfortunate event that your fish arrives dead, please follow these steps: Within 12 hours of the delivery, take clear, unopened bag pictures showing the deceased fish. Send these photographs and your order number to our customer service email at getfish@thefishroom.co.nz or to our Facebook page and we will then offer a refund or store credit for the cost of the fish.
Two-Week Guarantee Policy: We stand behind the health and quality of our fish, which is why we offer a two-week guarantee starting from the day of delivery. If your fish dies within this time frame, adhere to the following procedure: Take clear photos of the deceased fish. Using a reliable test kit, document via a dated photo, water parameters (pH, ammonia, nitrate, nitrite levels). Please email us the photographs, water parameters, and order number to getfish@thefishroom.co.nz or our Facebook page. After reviewing your claim, if approved, we will issue a store credit for the cost of the fish. Our two-week guarantee does not cover fish deaths due to unsuitable water conditions, incompatible tank mates or “disasters” i.e. a heater overheating. We recommend thoroughly researching each fish species' needs before introducing them to your aquarium to prevent such situations.
Freight Charges: Please note that shipping or freight charges are non-refundable under all circumstances. We hope this guide makes our refund and guarantee process more understandable. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please get in touch with us at getfish@thefishroom.co.nz. We are always happy to assist. Thank you for choosing The Fish Room. Happy fish keeping!
