{"product_id":"sparkling-gourami","title":"Sparkling Gourami","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall in stature, huge on personality. The Sparkling Gourami (also known as the Pygmy Croaking Gourami) is one of the most mesmerizing nano species in the aquarium hobby. Under proper aquarium lighting, their iridescent turquoise and emerald spots shimmer like living glitter against a warm reddish-brown body, anchored by striking electric-blue eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Choose Sparkling Gouramis?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIridescent Nano Beauty: Reaching a maximum length of just 3.8 cm (1.5 inches), they make an exceptional centerpiece species for nano tanks and heavily planted aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudible Croaking Behavior: Males produce a distinct purring or croaking sound during courtship and friendly displays of dominance—a fascinating acoustic trait unique to Trichopsis species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInquisitive Nature: They glide gracefully through plant thickets, actively hunting micro-prey and observing their environment with calm, curious personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific Name | Trichopsis pumila \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult Size - 3.5 – 4 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum Tank Size - 38 Liters \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Temperature - 24°C – 28°C \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePH Range:6.0 – 7.5 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Hardness: 3 – 10 dGH \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament: Peaceful - Nano-Community Friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet - Carnivore\/Omnivore - Micro-pellets, live\/frozen bloodworms, baby brine shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHabitat \u0026amp; Tankmate Recommendations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlourish best in densely planted setups featuring tall background flora, wood tangled micro-caves, and floating cover (Pistia, Salvinia, or Frogbit).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e As labyrinth fish requiring surface access for atmospheric air, prefer gentle filtration with low current and minimal surface agitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Ideal Companions: Pair with\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emicro rasboras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esmall tetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003echili rasboras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edwarf Corydoras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOtocinclus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Adults may opportunistically hunt tiny shrimplets, though adult dwarf shrimp like Neocaridina generally coexist well in thick plant cover.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glass And Gill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53911826596134,"sku":"GD-0185","price":45.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9810\/0774\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_70d53c4d-7fe0-4313-893a-a0a870dd73e6.png?v=1789809050","url":"https:\/\/www.glassandgill.co.za\/products\/sparkling-gourami","provider":"Glass And Gill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}