{"product_id":"moonlight-gourami","title":"Moonlight Gourami","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"427\" data-start=\"48\"\u003eThe Moonlight Gourami is an elegant freshwater fish admired for its shimmering silver body and peaceful temperament. Named for its soft iridescent sheen that resembles moonlight, this graceful gourami makes a beautiful centrepiece in planted community aquariums. Mature males develop striking orange to red pelvic fins and a more pointed dorsal fin, adding further visual appeal.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"705\" data-start=\"429\"\u003eMoonlight Gouramis are hardy and relatively easy to care for, making them suitable for both intermediate and experienced aquarists. They appreciate calm, well-planted aquariums with plenty of swimming space and floating plants, where they can display their natural behaviours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"740\" data-start=\"712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"740\" data-start=\"712\"\u003ePhysical Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"781\" data-start=\"742\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"757\" data-start=\"742\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"760\" data-start=\"757\"\u003eApproximately 12–15cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"860\" data-start=\"783\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"798\" data-start=\"783\"\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"801\" data-start=\"798\"\u003eLaterally compressed body with long thread-like pelvic fins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"997\" data-start=\"862\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"878\" data-start=\"862\"\u003eColouration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"881\" data-start=\"878\"\u003eSilvery body with a soft iridescent sheen and pale green highlights. Mature males develop orange to red pelvic fins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1157\" data-start=\"999\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1021\" data-start=\"999\"\u003eSexual Dimorphism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"1021\"\u003eMales have a longer, more pointed dorsal fin and brighter orange to red pelvic fins, while females have a shorter, rounded dorsal fin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1159\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1172\" data-start=\"1159\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1175\" data-start=\"1172\"\u003eApproximately 4–6 years with proper care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"1249\" data-start=\"1222\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1249\" data-start=\"1222\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Temperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1278\" data-start=\"1251\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1267\" data-start=\"1251\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1270\" data-start=\"1267\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1324\" data-start=\"1280\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1299\" data-start=\"1280\"\u003eSwimming Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1302\" data-start=\"1299\"\u003eMiddle to upper levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1470\" data-start=\"1326\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1347\" data-start=\"1326\"\u003eSocial Behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1350\" data-start=\"1347\"\u003eGenerally peaceful and suitable for community aquariums. Can be kept singly, as pairs, or in groups in larger aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1559\" data-start=\"1472\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1499\" data-start=\"1472\"\u003eRecommended Group Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1502\" data-start=\"1499\"\u003eSingle fish, pairs, or small groups in spacious aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"1591\" data-start=\"1566\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1591\" data-start=\"1566\"\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1640\" data-start=\"1593\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1615\" data-start=\"1593\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1618\" data-start=\"1615\"\u003e150 litres recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1674\" data-start=\"1642\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1664\" data-start=\"1642\"\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1667\" data-start=\"1664\"\u003e24–30°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1699\" data-start=\"1676\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1689\" data-start=\"1676\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1692\" data-start=\"1689\"\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1752\" data-start=\"1701\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1720\" data-start=\"1701\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1723\" data-start=\"1720\"\u003eSoft to moderately hard water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1803\" data-start=\"1754\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1769\" data-start=\"1754\"\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1772\" data-start=\"1769\"\u003eGentle water movement preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1841\" data-start=\"1805\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1819\" data-start=\"1805\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1822\" data-start=\"1819\"\u003eFine gravel or sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1941\" data-start=\"1843\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1857\" data-start=\"1843\"\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1860\" data-start=\"1857\"\u003eHeavily planted aquarium with driftwood, floating plants, and open swimming areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1983\" data-start=\"1943\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1956\" data-start=\"1943\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1959\" data-start=\"1956\"\u003eLow to moderate lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"2062\" data-start=\"2000\"\u003eMoonlight Gouramis are omnivores that thrive on a varied diet.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2229\" data-start=\"2064\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2083\" data-start=\"2064\"\u003eSuitable Foods:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2086\" data-start=\"2083\"\u003eHigh-quality tropical flakes, floating pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, mosquito larvae, and occasional vegetable-based foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2319\" data-start=\"2231\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2245\" data-start=\"2231\"\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2248\" data-start=\"2245\"\u003eOffer 1–2 meals daily in amounts they can consume within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"2343\" data-start=\"2326\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2343\" data-start=\"2326\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2488\" data-start=\"2345\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2369\" data-start=\"2345\"\u003eSuitable Tank Mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2372\" data-start=\"2369\"\u003eTetras, rasboras, Corydoras catfish, peaceful rainbowfish, peaceful loaches, and other non-aggressive community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2584\" data-start=\"2490\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2513\" data-start=\"2490\"\u003eAvoid Housing With:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2516\" data-start=\"2513\"\u003eAggressive cichlids, fin-nipping species, or highly territorial fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"2603\" data-start=\"2591\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2603\" data-start=\"2591\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2645\" data-start=\"2605\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2623\" data-start=\"2605\"\u003eSpawning Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2626\" data-start=\"2623\"\u003eBubble nest builder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2673\" data-start=\"2647\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2662\" data-start=\"2647\"\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2665\" data-start=\"2662\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2846\" data-start=\"2675\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2685\" data-start=\"2675\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2688\" data-start=\"2685\"\u003eMales construct bubble nests amongst floating plants and guard the eggs until they hatch. A separate breeding aquarium is recommended for successful spawning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"2879\" data-start=\"2853\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2879\" data-start=\"2853\"\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2992\" data-start=\"2881\"\u003eProvide access to the water surface, as Moonlight Gouramis breathe atmospheric air using their labyrinth organ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3070\" data-start=\"2994\"\u003eFloating plants help these fish feel secure and encourage natural behaviour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3145\" data-start=\"3072\"\u003eAvoid strong water currents, which can stress this slow-swimming species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3226\" data-start=\"3147\"\u003eMaintain excellent water quality through regular maintenance and water changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Photo is for reference only. 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