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Sparkling Gourami (Trichopsis pumila)

A tiny gourami that can croak, with sparkling blue eyes.

Care levelEasy, a great first fish
EasyModerateExpert
Water temperature22 to 28°C
18°C32°C
Group sizeKeep 2 or more
Adult size4cm
LivesMiddle to top
DietOmnivore
SuitsNano tanksPlanted tanks

Sparkling Gourami

Trichopsis pumila5.0(23)reviews
Easy carePeacefulKeep 2+
$11.95each, incl. GST
Low stock: available in store only

We have 4 left, so we keep them for customers who visit. Unit 22, 1736 Albany Highway, Kenwick. Open Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm

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Live fish delivery, WA only$35 Perth metro and Mandurah, $65 rest of WA. One fee covers your whole order, plants and dry goods included. Sent overnight on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to a street address (no PO Boxes).
Free pickup in KenwickOpen Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm

A tiny gourami that can croak, with sparkling blue eyes.

Care levelEasy, a great first fish
EasyModerateExpert
Water temperature22 to 28°C
18°C32°C
Group sizeKeep 2 or more
Adult size4cm
LivesMiddle to top
DietOmnivore
SuitsNano tanksPlanted tanks

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About this fish

Sparkling Gourami is a tiny, beautifully patterned fish known for its iridescent spots and quiet croaking sounds.

Why you will love it

  • Stunning iridescent spotting
  • Unique “croaking” behavior
  • Approx size: 3–4 cm
  • Perfect nano centerpiece
  • Peaceful and shy

Care requirements

  • Care level: Easy
  • Adult size: 4 cm
  • Temperature: 22 to 28°C
  • pH: 6.0 to 7.5
  • Swimming level: Middle to top
  • Minimum group size: 2–6

Feeding: Small live/frozen foods preferred.
Compatibility: Best with small, calm species.
School of Scape quality: We select healthy fish and recommend gradual acclimation and stable parameters for best results.

How your fish arrive

Packed in oxygen filled bags inside an insulated box and sent overnight by air express on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Live arrival

8 hour live arrival guarantee. If a fish arrives dead or clearly stressed from transit, contact us within 8 hours of delivery with photos of the fish in the original sealed bag, and we will replace or refund it. Freight is not refundable, and someone needs to be home to accept the delivery. Remote far north WA (Gascoyne, Pilbara and Kimberley) is sent at your own risk.

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Delivery and returns

Free delivery over $100 in WA and $150 elsewhere in Australia. Free pickup from our Kenwick store, Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm.

Returns policy

  • 5 stars: 23 (100%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Brock N.
Very happy

No DOAs, all healthy and swimming around happily.

B
Brock
Love it

Super happy with the whole order, great stuff.

C
Caitlin H.
Will buy again

Couldn't fault it, great quality and quick delivery.

G
Georgia Watson
Recommend

All fish arrived alive, healthy and very active.

J
Josh
Will buy again

quality product. Rapt with it.

J
Jess T.
Highly recommend

Love it.

R
Ruby S.
Mint

highly recommend.

H
Henry S.
Excellent

Awesome product.

H
Hannah Q.
Top notch

Settled in straight away.

R
Renee Dixon
Cheers

fast delivery.

W
Wayne H.
Brilliant

super happy with it.

R
Ryan M.
Recommend

Great quality.

M
Mia OBrien
Exactly as described

Will definitely buy again.

B
Brad Green
Great product

great value for money. Cheers!

H
Henry
Great product

Great value for money.

A
Ava P.
Excellent

No complaints at all. Thanks heaps.

C
Charlie Williams
Top quality

Exactly as described and arrived faster than expected.

G
Georgia Baker
Top quality

Top quality stock. Rapt with it.

H
Henry Parker
Love it

Stunning colours.

C
Cooper F.
Happy customer

Eating well already.

B
Brett Murray
Quality

arrived quickly and packaged really well, very happy.

S
Sharon M.
Super happy

Stunning colours and all eating within a day.

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Nathan Clarke
Great service

Beautiful fish, packed well and settled in quickly.