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Pearl Gourami
Trichopodus leerii
A peaceful labyrinth fish dusted with pearl-like spots. Adaptable to varied water, but enjoys floating plants and gentle filtration.
Care Parameters
Adult size
12 cm
Min tank
75 L
Temperature
24–30°C
pH
5.5–8
GH
2–30 dGH
Diet
Omnivore
Temperament
Peaceful
Water zone
Top
Difficulty
Beginner
Schooling
Pairs or small groups of one male per two females.
Suitable Plants
5Salvinia
A small floating fern with distinctive cup-shaped leaves. Fast-growing and excellent for nutrient吸收 in shrimp tanks. Does not reproduce as aggressively as duckweed.
Pogostemon stellatus
Care profile for Pogostemon stellatus: high light, high CO₂, intermediate difficulty.
Weeping Moss
A unique aquarium moss with fronds that droop downward, creating a distinctive weeping effect. Perfect for attaching to driftwood or rock overhangs for dramatic visual impact.
Cabomba caroliniana
Care profile for Cabomba caroliniana: medium light, medium CO₂, beginner difficulty.
Marsilea hirsuta
Care profile for Marsilea hirsuta: low-medium light, low CO₂, beginner difficulty.
Compatible Invertebrates
4Cherry Shrimp
The most popular freshwater shrimp — bright red coloration, extremely hardy, and prolific breeder. The gateway species for shrimp keeping. Tolerates a wide range of conditions.
Ghost Shrimp
A see-through, feather-light scavenger sold by the handful. Tough across 3-15 dGH and a wide temperature band. Beware mislabeled tankmates: true Ghost Shrimp is Palaemon paludosus, while the larger, more predatory Macrobrachium species are often sold under the same name.
Taiwan Bee Shrimp
A high-grade Caridina morph with bold black and white banding. One of the most prized ornamental shrimp. Requires soft, acidic water (pH 6.0-6.8, GH 4-6) and pristine conditions.
Bamboo Shrimp
Also called the wood shrimp, it stations itself in the current and fans microscopic food from the water with its four feathery feeding fans. Needs brisk flow (8-10x tank volume per hour) and regular feedings of powdered or micro food, or it will slowly starve in a clean tank.
Suitable Equipment
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Common Problems
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Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Slime)
Slimy blue-green or dark purple patches with a foul odor.
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Dropsy
Abdomen swells and scales stand out like a pinecone — usually a bacterial infection.
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Filter Crash
The biological filter fails after aggressive cleaning, media replacement or a long outage.
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High Ammonia Poisoning
Elevated ammonia levels cause burns, redness and rapid breathing.
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Low Filter Flow
The filter output weakens, reducing circulation and filtration.
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