Trichopsis pumilus
| Common Names: | Dwarf Croaking Gourami Pygmy Gourami Sparkling Gourami |
| Synonyms: | Ctenops pumilus |
| Family: | Osphronemidae |
| Category: | Labyrinth_Fish |
| Distribution: | Asia; Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, and Vietnam. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Not Specified |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; Peaceful and shy at times. |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Feeds on plankton and insects |
| Care: | well planted tank, community of similar-sized, peaceful fish |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 3.81cm (1.5") Female: 3.81cm (1.5") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Surface; Middle-Surface |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Difficult to determine, although males tend to have a longer, pointed anal fin. Examining the fish with a light from behind highlights a female's reproductive tract. |
| Breeding: | The male builds a bubblenest usually under a leaf and tries to attract the female by swimming back and forth, flaring his fins and raising his tail. The eggs are laid in batches and the male will tend to the eggs until they hatch which is usually about 30 hours. The fry should be fed infusoria or similar foods at first. |
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| Main Colours: | Silver, Blue, Brown |
| Markings: | Striped And Spotted |
| Mouth: | Upturned |
| Tail: | Convex |
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| Image Credit: | ;Theresa_M |
| Submitted By: | Theresa_M |
| Contributors: | bettachris, Joe Potato |
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