{"product_id":"moonlight-gourami","title":"Moonlight Gourami","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMoonlight Gourami: The name moonlight gourami accurately reflects this serene labyrinth fish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMoonlight Gourami fish has a silver body with a slightly greenish tinge that resembles the delicate glimmer of moonlight. Trichogaster microlepis, like all labyrinth fish, has a unique organ that allows it to breathe air directly. It is not uncommon for it to go to the surface to gulp air because of its labyrinth organ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe capacity to breathe air allows these fish to survive in low-oxygen environments. If this fish is kept moist, it can survive out of water for several hours. The moonlight gourami's concave head separates it from other gourami species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMoonlight Gourami is native to tropical Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia. It loves slow-moving or motionless waters with an abundance of vegetation, such as ponds, bogs, swamps, and lakes. The fish can also be found in the Mekong River floodplains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIt has escaped from breeders and become an invasive species in both Singapore and Columbia since it has been bred in captivity in numerous regions of the world. In Southeast Asia, this species is also raised for food. The majority of moonlight gouramis destined for the aquarium trade are bred in captivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eII. You would love the fish because…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe lovely moonlight gourami Trichogaster microlepis, which is often ignored by hobbyists and dealers and is not always available in aquarium shops, may instantly transform your home aquarium into a magnificent scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eTheir smooth gliding through the planted waters of a large tank is simply breathtaking. Even in low light, this fish's distinct color scheme allows it to stand out from the crowd. Moonlight gouramis are indisputably beautiful in every way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe moonlight gourami has a silvery body with a slightly greenish tinge that gives it the illusion of being beneath the soothing glow of the moon. As the fish grows to a length of 5 inches, the green gets more iridescent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eT. microlepis has a compressed, elongated body, and the concave slope of its head sets it apart from other gourami species. It also differs from most other gouramis in that it has a single, iridescent body color with no markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eYounger gouramis lack the green and silver iridescent hues of their adult counterparts, but as they age, they will achieve their full, spectacular coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIII. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eA peaceful labyrinth fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIV. Species compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eRedtail botia, Corydoras, and Angelfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eV. How to feed this species?\\\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFlake, frozen, and live foods are all acceptable to the moonlit gourami. A healthy diet should include a range of live and flake foods. If you have other large fish in your community tank, be sure they aren't scaring the moonlight gourami away from the meal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Splashy Fin Aquarium Bengaluru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45822680563873,"sku":"SFFDBXC114-Moonlight Gourami","price":80.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4646\/2625\/files\/220_moonlight-gourami_6e6b8f94-cee5-43bc-a45b-daf785ef9153.png?v=1773645546","url":"https:\/\/fish.splashyfin.com\/products\/moonlight-gourami","provider":"Splashy Fin Aquarium Bengaluru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}