Dwarf croaking guaramy (Trichopsis pumila) es un osphronemidae de its native waters; alcanza 3–4.4 cm a 25–28 °C.
Parámetros de cuidado
Temperatura
25–28 °C
pH
6–7
Dureza GH
5–19 dGH
Tamaño adulto
3–4.4 cm
Tanque mínimo
25 L
Capa de nado
Bottom-dwelling
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Calm labyrinth fish; boisterous tankmates stress it
Origen
Southeast Asia
Descripción de la especie
Trichopsis pumila is a Osphronemidae from Southeast Asia. It gulps air at the surface, so warm, still, plant-covered water is home — and cold drafts are not. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 3–4.4 cm. Singly or in pairs; every gourami wants its corner. Give it warm, gentle water, floating plants and quiet neighbours; filter flow should barely ripple the surface. Maintain 25–28 °C at pH 6–7. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.
Biotopo natural
Hábitat
Still waters, rice paddies and slow streams
Corriente
Still to very gentle water
Oxígeno disuelto
Tolerates low oxygen; labyrinth breather
Paisaje y equipo
Sustrato
Soft sand with leaf litter
Decoración dura
Dense planting and shelters
Plantas
Dense hardy plants reaching the surface
Temperamento, dieta y compañeros
Sociabilidad
Singly or in pairs; every gourami wants its corner
Dieta
Surface-feeding omnivore that savours variety
Compañeros recomendados
Peaceful mid-water schoolers — Add motion without menace
Evitar con
Fast, aggressive feeders — Starve it out at every meal