{"product_id":"sparkling-gourami","title":"Sparkling 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\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Sparkling Gourami\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sparkling Gourami is a tiny and beautifully patterned freshwater fish known for its \u003cstrong\u003eiridescent blue-green spots, warm brown body and delicate red and blue markings\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its shimmering appearance gives it the \"Sparkling\" name, making it a standout despite its small size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSparkling Gouramis are peaceful, shy fish that thrive in \u003cstrong\u003edensely planted aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e with plenty of cover and gentle water movement. They are labyrinth fish, meaning they can breathe atmospheric air from the surface, so access to the water's surface is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are best kept with other peaceful nano fish and can be maintained individually, as a pair or in small groups depending on the aquarium setup. They may produce a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003ecroaking or clicking sound\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly during courtship or territorial displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA varied diet of small frozen and live foods, along with appropriately sized quality micro pellets, will help maintain their colour and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTrichopsis pumila\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sparkling Gourami \/ Pygmy 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 4 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to Moderately Hard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore \/ Carnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top to Midwater\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted aquariums and peaceful community tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a Sparkling Gourami get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSparkling Gouramis are a true nano fish, reaching only around \u003cstrong\u003e4 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e as adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Sparkling Gouramis peaceful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally peaceful, although males may display mild territorial behaviour towards each other, particularly when breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Sparkling Gouramis be kept in groups?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They can be kept individually, as a pair or in small groups in a suitably planted aquarium. Providing plenty of cover helps minimise territorial behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Sparkling Gouramis eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey prefer small foods such as \u003cstrong\u003ebaby brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, cyclops and appropriately sized micro pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Sparkling Gouramis need plants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey don't strictly require live plants, but \u003cstrong\u003edense planting is highly recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e. Plants provide shelter, help them feel secure and create ideal territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my Sparkling Gourami make clicking sounds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSparkling Gouramis are known for producing \u003cstrong\u003ecroaking or clicking sounds\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly during courtship and territorial interactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with large or aggressive fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir tiny size and peaceful temperament make them vulnerable to bullying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing strong water flow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey naturally inhabit slow-moving, heavily vegetated waters and prefer gentle circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing dense cover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlants, floating vegetation and other sheltered areas help reduce stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverlooking surface access\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs labyrinth fish, they need access to atmospheric air at the water's surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding food that is too large\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir small mouths require appropriately sized micro foods.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48935391494283,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/kacnrY5EEmabO3LKvObSJLSSgZpDT0oSGL0D6BUw2vLHa1NpGio5NWgo7p-XD6jGQwvc74mF5lSh2X4hPyLhQygT70uB70pjXxYXHIpDa289ctTE9BB4IGhjaLN-a3BuQ8ffHpeW-gH4-LXhWe1DqUffucmkhJ7PliCI.jpg?v=1787110211","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/sparkling-gourami","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}