This fish is considered one of the most beautiful aquarium inhabitants. Special attention is deserved by males gurami, which during spawning become very saturated bright color.
Features gourami
These fish belong to the labyrinth species and their difference is the presence of a labyrinth apparatus that allows breathing atmospheric oxygen. This adaptation of nature endowed the gurus, so that they could survive in very difficult conditions. Proceeding from this, this species is considered very unpretentious in its content. Gurami pearl grows to 12 cm, they are considered long-lived, and with the right content live to 8 years. Live these fish can in any aquariums, the only condition must be the presence of sufficient vegetation, since this species is somewhat timid.
Gurami pearl - maintenance and care
This kind of perfect for beginners aquarists. Gurami undemanding and perfectly adapt to the most diverse living conditions. This species is considered omnivorous and feeds on any food: dry, live, frozen. The basis of nutrition can be artificial feeds: flakes, granules. In addition to the diet, you can add a bloodworm, tubing and other frozen larvae. When feeding, it is worth considering the nuance that the gourami small mouth and food should be sufficiently crushed. Also, these fish are considered to be excellent nurses of the aquarium, because they can eat hydra, which prey on the fry. For the life of these aquatic inhabitants, an aquarium with a dimmed light is suitable, because they do not like bright lighting. They prefer to swim in the upper layers and middle layers of water. Despite the fact that gurami pearl is considered very unpretentious, the correct maintenance of adults means having a spacious aquarium. In order not to damage the labyrinth apparatus of these fish, it is necessary to monitor the temperature in the room and the aquarium. It should be approximately the same, as the gourami breathe atmospheric oxygen. It lovers of calm warm water, so the temperature should be 24-28 ° C, and the filtration is not very strong. The optimum level of acidity is 6.5-8.5. Do not pay special attention to the choice of soil, but it is important to know that these fish look great against the background of dark soils.
Gurami pearl is very peaceful and compatible with other fish will not provide special difficulties. Since these fish are rather timid and can hide behind plants, it is important to ensure that their neighbors do not prevent them from receiving food . Proceeding from this, select the same peaceful and friendly fish. Neon, rasskory, scalar and other small fish will be excellent neighbors. They can also be lodged with shrimp, but they must be large in size so that the gurus do not take them for fodder. It is not necessary to add to the gurus of such neighbors as cockerels, because they are quite unpredictable and pugnacious. Features of the breeding of these fish are quite simple.
In spite of the fact that the pearl gurus are not very fastidious in the content, it happens that these fish are affected by various diseases. The cause of this are various microscopic fungi, viruses, worms and bacteria. If by the external signs it is obvious that the fish does not feel well and is prone to disease, it is worthwhile to plant it in a separate aquarium, as these virus diseases can spread very quickly to other fish. The provoking factors to the development of these problems are poor living conditions and an inadequate diet. With good care and the right conditions, gurus will very much please you with their bright appearance.