Sparkling gourami ( 4 pcs)

Size – 4 to 6 cm

The Sparkling Gourami (Trichopsis pumila) 🐟 — also known as the Pygmy Gourami — is a tiny, beautifully iridescent labyrinth fish that literally shimmers under the light. It’s peaceful, intelligent, and known for its unique ability to “croak” or “purr” — one of the few fish that makes audible sounds!

Here’s a full care guide 👇

✨ Overview

🌈 Appearance

• Body: Slender, bronze to golden base with iridescent blue-green sparkles all over.

• Eyes: Bright turquoise-blue and reflective.

• Fins: Transparent with red, blue, or bronze highlights; males have slightly longer fins.

• Special feature: Males make a “croaking” or “clicking” sound during courtship or mild disputes.

🌡️ Tank Requirements

🌿 Tank Setup

• Heavily planted tank with dense vegetation, driftwood, and leaf litter (creates a blackwater feel).

• Add floating cover — they prefer subdued light.

• Secure lid — they can jump!

• Ideal in species tanks or with small, gentle tank mates.

Omnivorous and micro-predatory:

• Staple: High-quality nano pellets or micro flakes.

• Protein foods: Daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworms, mosquito larvae (live or frozen).

• Occasional veggies: Crushed spirulina flakes or soft peas.

Feed small portions 1–2 times a day — they have tiny mouths!

• Peaceful but territorial males may spar (no damage, just display).

• Best kept in pairs or small groups (1 male with 2–3 females).

🪺 Breeding

• Bubble nest builders (like bettas).

• Males build nests under floating leaves.

• Courtship: Males “croak” to attract females.

• After spawning: Female lays eggs, male guards nest.

• Fry care: Feed infusoria for first week, then baby brine shrimp.

Keep water still and warm (28°C) during breeding.

⚠️ Common Problems

• Stress / hiding constantly: Too much current or bright light.

• Fin clamping: Poor water quality.

• Color fading: Not enough cover or lack of high-protein diet.

• White spots (Ich): From temperature shock or new tank mates.