Croaking Gourami (Trichopsis vittata)

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

Upper; surface-oriented

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Mostly peaceful; slow, deliberate movers that dislike chaos

Origen

Southeast Asia

Descripción de la especie

Trichopsis vittata, a member of the family Osphronemidae, is native to Southeast Asia. It gulps air at the surface, so warm, still, plant-covered water is home — and cold drafts are not. It patrols the upper water. Adults reach 3–4.4 cm. A pair bonds loosely; keep décor between rivals. 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. Undemanding once its core needs are met.

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

A pair bonds loosely; keep décor between rivals

Dieta

Omnivore; flakes, small pellets and frozen foods

Compañeros recomendados

• Peaceful mid-water schoolers — Add motion without menace

Evitar con

• Fast, aggressive feeders — Starve it out at every meal

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Males larger with longer fins

Método de cría

Surface bubble-nester with dedicated male guarding