{"product_id":"balloon-pearl-gourami-4-5cm","title":"Balloon Pearl Gourami 4-5cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nta-product\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"nta-title\"\u003eBalloon Pearl Gourami (\u003cem\u003eTrichopodus leerii\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nta-tagline\"\u003eA peaceful, compact-bodied pearl gourami with shimmering spotting, elegant feeler fins and a distinctive rounded balloon form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTrichopodus leerii\u003c\/em\u003e — selectively bred balloon\/short-body form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSale size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e commonly around 8-10cm in balloon forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23-28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 6.0-7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e generally peaceful; males can become territorial with other gouramis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank level:\u003c\/strong\u003e upper to mid-water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the Balloon Pearl Gourami if you want a calm feature fish for a planted tropical community aquarium. Its shorter, rounded body gives it a very different look from a standard Pearl Gourami while retaining the characteristic pearl spotting and long sensory fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Balloon Pearl Gourami?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive short-body balloon shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful pearl-like spotting and dark lateral stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerally peaceful community temperament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent display fish for planted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabyrinth fish that regularly visits the surface to breathe air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalloon Pearl Gouramis provide a larger visual focal point without the frantic movement of many schooling fish. Their slower swimming style and preference for calmer water make them particularly attractive in planted community setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box nta-warning\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare made simple\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them in a mature, heated aquarium with gentle filtration, plenty of plant cover and access to the water surface. Avoid aggressive or persistent fin-nipping tank mates. Feed a varied omnivorous diet of quality pellets or flakes supplemented with frozen or live foods. Because balloon-bodied fish have a shortened body shape, avoid overfeeding and favour smaller, controlled meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs perfectly with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful rasboras, smaller tetras, Corydoras, suitable loaches and other calm community fish. Avoid boisterous species and known fin nippers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNTA Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give this fish calm water and plant cover near the surface. Floating plants and shaded areas help them settle quickly and show more natural behaviour.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as a normal Pearl Gourami?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is a selectively bred short-body or balloon form of \u003cem\u003eTrichopodus leerii\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep more than one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, provided the aquarium is appropriately sized and structured, but watch mature males for territorial behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they suitable for a community tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually yes. Choose peaceful tank mates and avoid fin nippers or aggressive gouramis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they need access to the surface?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Like other gouramis, they possess a labyrinth organ and need unobstructed access to surface air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aris","offers":[{"title":"4-5cm","offer_id":43249758830801,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/5771\/2849\/files\/balloon-pearl-gourami-4-5cm-nta.jpg?v=1786940158","url":"https:\/\/nanotanksaustralia.com.au\/products\/balloon-pearl-gourami-4-5cm","provider":"Nano Tanks Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}