{"product_id":"moonlight-gourami","title":"Moonlight Gourami","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Moonlight Gourami\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Moonlight Gourami is an elegant freshwater fish recognised for its \u003cstrong\u003esilvery-white body, subtle greenish sheen and long, flowing pelvic fins\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its soft metallic appearance gives it a beautiful moonlit look, making it an excellent feature fish for a peaceful community aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally peaceful but can become territorial, particularly males. Moonlight Gouramis appreciate \u003cstrong\u003ecalm water, plenty of vegetation and areas of surface cover\u003c\/strong\u003e, which help them feel secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other gouramis, they possess a \u003cstrong\u003elabyrinth organ\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing them to breathe atmospheric air. They should therefore have access to the water's surface and benefit from a relatively calm surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTrichopodus microlepis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moonlight Gourami \/ Moonbeam Gourami\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Osphronemidae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Fish \/ Gourami\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 12–15 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to Semi-Aggressive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 24–30°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.0–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midwater to Surface\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be kept singly or in suitable groups\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful Community and Planted Aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Moonlight Gouramis peaceful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally yes, although they can become \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly males. Providing plenty of space, plants and hiding areas can help reduce aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big do Moonlight Gouramis get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoonlight Gouramis can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12–15 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Moonlight Gouramis need plants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey don't strictly require live plants, but planted aquariums are highly beneficial. Vegetation provides \u003cstrong\u003ecover and security\u003c\/strong\u003e while creating natural territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Moonlight Gouramis breathe air?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They have a \u003cstrong\u003elabyrinth organ\u003c\/strong\u003e that allows them to take oxygen directly from the atmosphere. Make sure they always have access to the water's surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Moonlight Gouramis eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are omnivores and accept \u003cstrong\u003equality flakes and pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplemented with frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp and daphnia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them in a tank with excessive surface turbulence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrong surface movement can make it difficult for gouramis to comfortably access atmospheric air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping multiple males in a small aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMale Moonlight Gouramis can become territorial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing overly aggressive tank mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir peaceful nature makes them unsuitable for aggressive community setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProviding no surface cover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFloating plants and tall vegetation can help them feel secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them in an undersized aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir adult size and swimming behaviour require adequate space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49091509092491,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/phAzpRs6rGjOPh5-rJ9xj9cJINzs4gC_62ZgPkOBu3y3gipnwn7kwarkAfXpqp6mhKjJvGP0nF1WYtB3NiOr4DyO28kzjBBFoexwMcGEpeRGOjOJjcb2CEnaHqy-XtJbgLNtg-O8-BcUvGz9TN0XP04QBiWgEr9-iZ1FJxt99P7y1x3uSxgu5uP.jpg?v=1787870121","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/moonlight-gourami","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}