The Sparkling Gourami is a small, peaceful species of freshwater fish known for its iridescent body and vibrant colors, which shimmer beautifully in the light. This species gets its name from the sparkling, metallic hues that adorn its scales, especially the males, which have a more vivid coloration. Sparkling Gouramis are calm and social fish that do well in community tanks, thriving in well-planted aquariums with calm waters. They are also known for their unique behavior – they can produce a soft, popping sound when stressed or during courtship.
Need to Know:
Recommended For: Peaceful community tanks with small fish
Minimum Tank Size: 40 litres
Temperature Range: 24-28°C
pH Range: 6.0-7.5
Recommended School Size: 3 or more
Compatibility: Peaceful; best with other small, non-aggressive fish
Max Size: 4 cm
Shipping Disclaimer:
All fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide.
Special Requests:
If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.
Rural Shipping:
Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot/point here: https://nzcextras.co.nz/nearestlocation/
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