Description
Pearl Gourami – Elegant, Peaceful, and Naturally Stunning
(Trichopodus leerii)
Grace your aquarium with the subtle beauty and calm nature of the Pearl Gourami (Trichopodus leerii), one of the most admired and peaceful species in the freshwater hobby. Named for its shimmering, pearl-like spots and graceful appearance, this labyrinth fish is perfect for aquarists who want a hardy, eye-catching centerpiece that thrives in community tanks.
Key Features:
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Iridescent Pearl Pattern: Its translucent body is covered in a constellation of tiny, reflective spots with a signature black horizontal stripe running from head to tail.
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Peaceful Personality: Pearl Gouramis are gentle and social, ideal for community tanks with other non-aggressive species.
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Elegant Size: Reaches 10–12 cm (4–5 inches) in length, making it a great mid-to-top-level swimmer in medium to large aquariums.
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Labyrinth Organ: Can breathe atmospheric air—an interesting behavior and a sign of their adaptability.
Tank Compatibility:
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Great with other peaceful species such as tetras, rasboras, corydoras, loaches, and livebearers
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Avoid housing with aggressive or fin-nipping fish
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Males may show some mild territorial behavior, especially when spawning
Care Requirements:
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Temperature: 24°C–28°C (75°F–82°F)
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pH: 6.0–8.0
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Soft to moderately hard water
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Provide a well-planted tank with open swimming areas, subdued lighting, and floating plants for added comfort
Feeding Tips:
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Omnivorous and easy to feed
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Accepts flakes, pellets, frozen foods (like bloodworms and brine shrimp), and occasional live food for enrichment
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A varied diet enhances coloration and supports health
Why Choose the Pearl Gourami?
With its elegant pearl-like shimmer, gentle nature, and low-maintenance care, the Pearl Gourami is a top choice for aquarists seeking a refined and peaceful addition to their tank. Whether as a centerpiece fish or part of a harmonious community, this species brings grace and natural beauty to any aquatic environment.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DX Express: 1 working day, same-day dispatch before noon 0-75kg
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days 75-500kg
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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