Platinum Gourami

Platinum Gourami is the trade name commonly used for a pale color form of the three-spot gourami. Its silvery-white appearance provides a bright contrast against dark substrate and green plants. Body proportions and shade can vary between individual fish and strains.

Fish details

• Scientific name: Trichopodus trichopterus — Platinum color form
• Size offered: Approximately 4–5 cm
• Adult size: Plan for about 15 cm in the standard three-spot form
• Origin: Southeast Asian species; cultivated pale color form
• Water type: Freshwater
• Temperament: Potentially territorial, especially as adults

Recommended aquarium conditions

• Aquarium: 30 US gallons or larger; more room is useful for community stocking
• Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)
• pH: 6.0–8.0

Arrange plants and decor to create separate sheltered areas without blocking swimming space. Use a filtered, heated aquarium with a moderate-to-gentle current. Keep the tank covered while leaving air space above the water. These gouramis breathe air at the surface, so floating plants should not cover it completely.

Diet and feeding

Offer a varied omnivorous diet of quality flakes or pellets, vegetable-based food, and occasional small frozen foods. Avoid allowing uneaten food to accumulate.

Compatibility and care

Choose reasonably robust, similarly sized companions. Pale coloration does not mean a milder temperament: some individuals become dominant as they grow. Monitor introductions and provide enough space to separate incompatible fish.

Ask us to confirm the current strain if a specific adult size or body form is important to your aquarium plan. This fish needs an established aquarium and consistent maintenance.

Sizes are approximate. Contact Las Vegas Exotic Fish at (702) 685-5100 to confirm current availability or discuss your aquarium.