Family: Osphronemidae
Dwarf croaking guaramy — a Osphronemidae from Southeast Asia, calm labyrinth fish; boisterous tankmates stress it. Reaches 3–4.4 cm; singly or in pairs; every gourami wants its corner. 25–28 °C.
Trichopsis pumila, a member of the family Osphronemidae, comes from Southeast Asia, where it inhabits still waters, rice paddies and slow streams. Calm labyrinth fish; boisterous tankmates stress it and surface-feeding omnivore that savours variety, it grows to 3–4.4 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 25–28 °C range. Other Trichopsis species in our database include Trichopsis vittata, Trichopsis schalleri.
Difficulty: moderate. Calm labyrinth fish; boisterous tankmates stress it. Singly or in pairs; every gourami wants its corner.
Hold 25–28 °C and keep it stable — 25–28 °C recorded range. Heater required; stable warmth.
Full size is 3–4.4 cm. Minimum tank: 25 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Surface-feeding omnivore that savours variety. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Calm labyrinth fish; boisterous tankmates stress it. Recommended tankmates: Peaceful mid-water schoolers — Add motion without menace. Avoid Fast, aggressive feeders — Starve it out at every meal.
Its home waters are Southeast Asia — still waters, rice paddies and slow streams, with still to very gentle water.
A confirmed jumper: fit a tight lid and lower the waterline slightly.
Bubble-nest builder; the male tends eggs and fry. Males larger with longer fins.