The genus Trichopsis (Croaking gouramis) currently comprises three accepted species: T. vittata, T. pumila, and T. schalleri. This hardly reflects the reality. Especially T. vittata seems to be catch-all species and represents a number of undescribed species.
Trichopsis schalleri was known so far from Thailand only. We now get this pretty species also from Vietnam. This population is a bit smaller than their congeneers from Thailand and reminds one very much on the Croaking dwarf gourami (T. pumila). The males have very nice orange-red finnage with lots of iridescent blue spots.
All Croaking gouramis like to be kept in soft to moderately hard water, a slightly acidic pH and a well planted tank with peaceful tankmates. They readily take any live, frozen or dried food of an appropriate size.
Text & photos: Frank Schäfer
| Angaben zum Tier | |
|---|---|
| Herkunft | Vietnam |
| Verfügbare Größe in cm | 3-4 |
