CheckMyFishTankSparkling Gourami care
Trichopsis pumila · Freshwater · Intermediate level care
A tiny gourami that makes soft croaking sounds.
Feeding
Twice a day. A small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes. Micro pellets, baby brine shrimp, frozen daphnia.
Eats shrimp and snails.
Jumps. Keep a tight lid on the tank.
Good tank mates
Fish that pass every check with Sparkling Gourami in a 40 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.
Do not mix with
- Silver Dollar: Silver Dollar grows big enough to eat Sparkling Gourami.
- Tinfoil Barb: Tinfoil Barb grows big enough to eat Sparkling Gourami.
- Angelfish: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Sparkling Gourami.
- Convict Cichlid: Convict Cichlid grows big enough to eat Sparkling Gourami.
- Oscar: Oscar grows big enough to eat Sparkling Gourami.
- Jack Dempsey: Jack Dempsey grows big enough to eat Sparkling Gourami.
- Firemouth Cichlid: Firemouth Cichlid grows big enough to eat Sparkling Gourami.
- Severum: Severum grows big enough to eat Sparkling Gourami.
Questions
What size tank does a Sparkling Gourami need?
At least 10 gallons. Adults grow to about 1.5 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.
What temperature does a Sparkling Gourami like?
72 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 6 to 7.5. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.
How many Sparkling Gourami should I keep together?
One is fine. If you keep more, keep one male, since males fight each other.
What do Sparkling Gourami eat?
Micro pellets, baby brine shrimp, frozen daphnia. Feed twice a day: a small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes.
Sources
Checked against these sources on 2026-11-10. When sources disagree we use the safer number.