Trichogaster pectoralis (Snake skin gourami)

Fish of a slightly compressed ovious form laterally. It is of a more intense marbled gray coloring depending on its mood, and has a yellow or red ventral fin depending on sex. Only the brown side line is still visible. It is a peaceful fish, evolving on the surface and which completely ignores other species. A sufficient space makes it possible to maintain a couple in good conditions. The aquarium must be densely planted, and have floating vegetation to approach its natural biotope. This species is ideal for large bins, where it will be highlighted.

Trichogaster pectoralis fish is a freshwater fish belonging to the family of osphronemidae. It is also known as turquoise fighter fish, due to the vivid turquoise color of its body and its pectoral fins. This fish has an elongated and slender shape, with a pointed muzzle and round eyes. Its color varies from turquoise blue to emerald green, with black spots on the fins and the belly. The Trichogaster Pectoralis fish is from Asia, where it lives in the calm and shallow waters of rivers, lakes and marshes.

Trichogaster pectoralis fish is a gregarious fish, which means that he likes to live in a group. In nature, they form groups of several dozen individuals, but in captivity, a group of six to eight fish is sufficient for their well-being. Trichogaster pectoralis fish are peaceful animals, but they can become aggressive towards other fish when they feel threatened or when they fight for the domination of the group.

Trichogaster pectoralis fish is an omnivorous animal, which means that it feeds on both plants and small animals. In nature, they mainly feed on small crustaceans, molluscs and insect larvae. In captivity, they can be nourished with fish pellets, living foods such as artemias or frozen shrimp, as well as cooked and crushed vegetables. It is important to offer them a varied diet for their well-being and health.

The male's dorsal fin is more elongated and ends in a point, its ventral is red. While in the female it is yellow in color.

Rarely attempted, for lack of interest of the aquariophiles for this magnificent species. Construction of a nest of bubbles by the male in the middle of floating plants, in which the woman will lay. At birth, the tiny larvae clings to various elements of their environment under the surveillance of the male. The frys are easily fed at the beginning using powders, then by the Nauclies of Artemias take over. The aquarium must be covered during the labyrinth training period, to avoid any air flow between the fourth and the sixth week.