White Gourami 5cm

The White Gourami (Trichogaster trichopterus var.) is a stunning colour form of the Three Spot Gourami, displaying a clean, lustrous platinum-white to silver colouration across the entire body that shimmers with a pearlescent quality under aquarium lighting. A hardy and adaptable labyrinth fish, the White Gourami is well-suited to a wide range of community aquarium setups and is an excellent choice for fishkeepers looking for a larger, eye-catching centrepiece fish that is easy to care for.

Care Guide

• Tank Size: Minimum 100L; active swimmers that appreciate space; males territorial with each other — keep one male per tank or in a large, well-decorated setup
• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–8.0 | Temp 22–28°C | Highly adaptable; tolerates a wide range of water conditions
• Diet: Omnivorous — quality flake or pellet food; supplement with frozen or live daphnia, brine shrimp, and blanched vegetables
• Temperament: Generally peaceful but can be mildly aggressive toward smaller or slower fish; avoid housing with very small or timid species
• Tank Setup: Planted aquarium with open swimming areas and some surface cover; floating plants appreciated
• Skill Level: Beginner
• Max Size: 12–15cm