How difficult is it to keep Moonlight Gourami?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the ideal temperature for Moonlight Gourami?

The ideal temperature for Moonlight Gourami is 25〜30℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Moonlight Gourami?

The average lifespan of Moonlight Gourami is 4-6 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Moonlight Gourami get?

Moonlight Gourami typically reaches 14-15cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Moonlight Gourami?

Moonlight Gourami feeds on: Prepared foods, frozen bloodworm, Artemia, live foods. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Moonlight Gourami?

The price of Moonlight Gourami varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Moonlight Gourami

Beginner

Trichopodus microlepis

Silvery white, with thread-like ventral fins noticeably longer than those of other gouramis. It is peaceful but shy, and it eats fish small enough to swallow. Males colour their ventral fins orange to red.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

25〜30℃

Lifespan

4-6 years

Size

14-15cm

Diet

Prepared foods, frozen bloodworm, Artemia, live foods

About

Trichopodus microlepis is an anabantoid of the lower Mekong floodplain and neighbouring waters. FishBase gives a total length of 14.0cm and Seriously Fish a standard length of 150mm. Fine scales give the body its silvery white sheen, the origin of the English name. The thread-like ventral fins are markedly longer than in other gouramis and are used to feel its surroundings. Males colour those fins orange to red while females keep them yellow, which makes sexing easy. It lives in shallow, still, heavily vegetated ponds and swamps, and has a labyrinth organ that makes it an obligate air-breather. FishBase records 26-30C, pH 6.0-7.0 and 2-25dH in the wild. Seriously Fish gives 25-30C, pH 6.0-7.5, 2-25dGH and a 90 x 30cm tank of about 81 litres. It is peaceful but shy and shrinks from boisterous tankmates, and it eats fish small enough to swallow, so small species should be avoided. It spawns under a bubble nest, with FishBase giving 500 to 1,000 eggs and Seriously Fish up to 2,000. IUCN status is Least Concern.

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Lifespan of the Moonlight Gourami

The Moonlight Gourami lives 4-6 years.

Size of the Moonlight Gourami

The Moonlight Gourami grows to 14-15cm.

Temperature & humidity for the Moonlight Gourami

The ideal temperature for the Moonlight Gourami is 25〜30℃.

Basic Info

Origin

Southeast Asia (lower Mekong floodplain, Thailand and Cambodia)

Care Specifications

pH: 6–7.5
Hardness (GH): 2–25 dGH
Water Temp.: 25–30℃
Min. Tank: 81 L

PeacefulBreeding: Moderate

Sources: FishBase / Seriously Fish

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Trichopodus microlepis (Günther, 1861)

Synonyms: Trichogaster microlepis

Authority databases: FishBase

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern

Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / IUCN Red List

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.