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Trichopsis
Trichopsis are small Southeast Asian labyrinth fish commonly known as croaking or sparkling gouramis. They are peaceful, surface-oriented species known for their subtle colours and unique sound-producing behaviour.
2 species indexed
What is Trichopsis?
Trichopsis is a genus of small freshwater gouramis within the Osphronemidae family. Often called croaking gouramis, these fish are capable of producing audible clicking or croaking sounds during social interactions.
Typical habitat and water envelope
Trichopsis species originate from slow-moving streams, rice paddies, swamps, and floodplains across Southeast Asia. They prefer warm, shallow waters with dense vegetation, gentle flow, and access to the surface for air breathing.
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Compare species in Trichopsis
2 species shown
| Name | Size | Temperament |
|---|---|---|
 Croaking Gourami Trichopsis vittata | 7.0 | peaceful |
 Sparkling Gourami Trichopsis pumila | 4.0 | peaceful |
| Species | Size (cm) | Temp (C) | pH | Hardness | Flow | Temperament |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Croaking Gourami Trichopsis vittata | 7.0 | 22.0 to 28.0 C | 6.0 to 8.0 | soft to hard | low | peaceful |
Sparkling Gourami Trichopsis pumila | 4.0 | 25.0 to 28.0 C | 6.0 to 7.0 | soft to hard | low | peaceful |