What is the lifespan of a Pearl Gourami?

According to allpets.ai data, Pearl Gourami typically lives 4–8 years. Body length: 10–13 cm.

What health problems are common in Pearl Gourami?

According to allpets.ai data, Pearl Gourami is predisposed to 4 health conditions including Dwarf Gourami Disease (Iridovirus/ISKNV), Ich (White Spot Disease), Fungal Infections. 0 of these are hereditary. Regular screening is recommended for early detection.

How do you care for a Pearl Gourami?

According to allpets.ai data, Pearl Gourami care includes: Exercise: Beginner care level. Grooming: Omnivore. Annual exam focus: Compatible: Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Corydoras catfish, Loaches, Bristlenose Plecos, other peaceful Gouramis.

What are the breeding considerations for Pearl Gourami?

According to allpets.ai data, Pearl Gourami has an average litter size of ?–?. Dystocia risk: N/A. CHIC required tests: Easy, bubble nest builder.

What water parameters does Pearl Gourami need?

According to allpets.ai data, Pearl Gourami requires: Water temperature: 24-30°C. pH: pH 5.5-8. Diet: Omnivore.

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Pearl Gourami

Species: Fish Origin: Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo) Size: Medium

Basic Information

Species	Fish
Origin	Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo)
Size Category	Medium
Category	Fish
Original Purpose	Ornamental

Vital Statistics

Body Length	10–13 cm
Lifespan	4–8 years
Senior Age Threshold	6 years

Adult Preventive Care

Exercise Needs	Beginner care level
Grooming	Omnivore
Annual Exam Focus	Compatible: Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Corydoras catfish, Loaches, Bristlenose Plecos, other peaceful Gouramis
Routine Care	Incompatible: Fin-nipping Barbs, large aggressive Cichlids, overly dominant species, very small fish that fit in mouth

Health Predispositions (4 conditions)

Condition	Onset Stage	Risk	Hereditary	Screening
Dwarf Gourami Disease (Iridovirus/ISKNV)	adult	high	No	N/A
Ich (White Spot Disease)	adult	medium	No	N/A
Fungal Infections	adult	medium	No	N/A
Swim Bladder Disorder	adult	medium	No	N/A

Breeding & Genetics

CHIC Required Tests	Easy, bubble nest builder
Recommended DNA Tests	Trichopodus leerii

Water Parameters & Husbandry

Water Temperature	24-30°C
pH Range	pH 5.5-8
Water Type & Tank	Freshwater, Min tank: 113L
Diet	Omnivore
Common Issues	Difficulty: Beginner. Temperament: Peaceful, shy, males can be territorial during breeding

Behavioral Ethogram

Locomotion	Slow and deliberate swimming, exploring middle and upper tank levels, gulping air from surface, touching objects/fish with ventral feelers, hiding among plants, building bubble nests at surface
Social	Peaceful, shy, males can be territorial during breeding
Stress/Displacement	Color fading/paleness, erratic swimming, darting, spiraling, gasping at surface, clamped fins, hiding, loss of appetite

AI Communication Decoding

AI-Trainable Signals	Color fading/washing out, erratic swimming/darting, spiraling, gasping at surface, clamped fins, hiding behavior, rapid breathing, touching with ventral feelers
Context-Dependent Vocalizations	Color fading/paleness, erratic swimming, darting, spiraling, gasping at surface, clamped fins, hiding, loss of appetite
Interspecies Communication	Water type: Freshwater, pH: 5.5-8