Opaline Gourami 6-7cm

Opaline Gourami – Marbled Beauty with Peaceful Charm
(Trichopodus trichopterus – Opaline variant)

Add a touch of elegance and personality to your freshwater tank with the Opaline Gourami (Trichopodus trichopterus). Known for its beautiful marbled blue and white patterning, this hardy labyrinth fish combines vibrant appearance with a calm and curious nature. A popular choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists, the Opaline Gourami brings color, movement, and serenity to any aquarium setup.

Key Features:

• Stunning Marbled Pattern: The Opaline Gourami features a striking blend of blue, silver, and white with a marbled texture that shines under aquarium lighting.

• Peaceful and Adaptable: Generally calm and tolerant, they do well in peaceful community tanks, especially when provided with plenty of space and hiding spots.

• Labyrinth Organ: As a labyrinth fish, they can breathe air from the surface, allowing them to adapt to varied water conditions and low-oxygen environments.

• Graceful Swimmer: Their flowing fins and slow, deliberate movements add a soothing, graceful presence to your tank.

Tank Compatibility:

• Best in medium to large aquariums with peaceful or semi-aggressive species

• Tankmates: Barbs, loaches, larger tetras, rainbowfish, and other similarly sized fish

• Avoid fin-nippers or other territorial species in tight spaces

Care Requirements:

• Temperature: 23°C–28°C (74°F–82°F)

• pH: 6.0–8.0

• Moderate water hardness

• Provide dense planting, driftwood, and open swimming areas. Floating plants are appreciated for shade and security.

Feeding Tips:

• Omnivorous and easy to feed

• Enjoys high-quality flakes or pellets, along with live or frozen foods like bloodworms, daphnia, and brine shrimp

• A balanced, varied diet brings out their best colors and health

Why Choose the Opaline Gourami?
Elegant, hardy, and beautifully patterned, the Opaline Gourami is a perfect blend of form and function. Whether you're building a peaceful community tank or want a centerpiece fish with personality and visual impact, the Opaline Gourami is a timeless choice that never fails to impress.