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| Family: |
Osphronemidae |
| Species: |
Trichogaster pectoralis |
| Common Name: |
Snakeskin Gourami |
| Size: |
Up to 9.5 inches (25 cm) |
| Habitat: |
Asia: Mekong river basin in Laos, Thailand, Cambodia
and Viet Nam; also Chao Phraya river basin. |
| Min Tank Size: |
55 gallons. |
| Diet: |
Omnivore, will eat flake frozen and live foods. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful to most other fish, can be aggressive to
its' own kind. |
| Water: |
Temperature 73 to 82°F (23 – 28°C) pH range: 6.0
– 8.3; dH range: 2 - 30 |
| Care: |
Easy. Needs good filtration and frequent water changes. |
| Communities: |
Good, not with small fish or many of its own kind. |
| Suitability: |
Good for all that can meet its size requirements.. |
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