{"id":10425,"date":"2026-02-17T19:13:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/platinum-gold-gourami-trichopodus-trichopterus-5cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T19:13:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:13:17","slug":"platinum-gold-gourami-trichopodus-trichopterus-5cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=platinum-gold-gourami-trichopodus-trichopterus-5cm","title":{"rendered":"Platinum Gold Gourami Trichopodus Trichopterus &#8211; 5cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"699\"><strong data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"287\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"290\" \/>The <strong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"319\">Platinum Gold Gourami<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"366\">striking, selectively bred color form<\/strong> of the hardy Three-Spot Gourami, boasting a <strong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"463\">brilliant golden-yellow to creamy platinum sheen<\/strong> that glows under aquarium lighting. Known for its <strong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"541\">graceful swimming style<\/strong>, peaceful nature, and adaptability, this labyrinth fish is a fantastic choice for aquarists seeking a vibrant yet hardy centerpiece for a community aquarium.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"974\"><strong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"712\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"715\" \/>Wild-type <em data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"751\">Trichopodus trichopterus<\/em> originates from <strong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"815\">slow-moving rivers, swamps, and floodplains<\/strong> across <strong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"841\">Southeast Asia<\/strong>, including Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia. The <strong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"924\">Platinum Gold morph<\/strong> was developed entirely through aquarium breeding.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1247\"><strong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"988\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"991\" \/>Omnivorous and undemanding. Accepts <strong data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1073\">high-quality flakes, pellets, and granules<\/strong>, as well as <strong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1110\">frozen or live foods<\/strong>such as <strong data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1177\">brine shrimp, daphnia, mosquito larvae, and bloodworms<\/strong>. Occasional vegetable-based foods help maintain digestion and health.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1492\"><strong data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1264\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1267\" \/>Generally <strong data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1289\">peaceful<\/strong>, but males can be mildly territorial\u2014especially toward other gouramis. Ideal companions include <strong data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1450\">tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, rainbowfish, and peaceful barbs<\/strong>. Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1517\"><strong data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1515\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1718\">\n<li data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1556\">\n<p data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1556\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1554\">75\u201382\u00b0F (24\u201328\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1576\">\n<p data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1576\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1574\">6.5\u20137.5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1610\">\n<p data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1610\">Soft to moderately hard water<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1648\">\n<p data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1648\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1646\">30 gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1718\">\n<p data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1718\">Prefers <strong data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1691\">calm, well-planted aquariums<\/strong> with <strong data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1718\">gentle filtration<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1749\"><strong data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1747\">Behavior &amp; Personality:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1928\">\n<li data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1802\">\n<p data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1802\">Gentle and calm, often seen gliding among plants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1867\">\n<p data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1867\">Labyrinth breather\u2014will occasionally gulp air at the surface<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1928\">\n<p data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1928\">Males may flare fins to display dominance or court females<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1950\"><strong data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1948\">Special Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2231\">\n<li data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2022\">\n<p data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2022\">Hardy and adaptable\u2014suitable for <strong data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2020\">beginner to advanced aquarists<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2094\">\n<p data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2094\">Best coloration appears under <strong data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2092\">soft lighting with dark substrate<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2178\">\n<p data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2178\">Males have longer, more pointed dorsal fins; females have shorter, rounded ones<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2231\">\n<p data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2231\">Can be bred in home aquariums; bubble-nest spawner<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2444\">The <strong data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2262\">Platinum Gold Gourami<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2310\">hardy, peaceful, and dazzling addition<\/strong> to any well-maintained freshwater tank, offering a brilliant splash of gold and platinum that catches the eye from across the room.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview:The Platinum Gold Gourami is a striking, selectively bred color form of the hardy Three-Spot Gourami, boasting a brilliant golden-yellow to creamy platinum sheen that glows under aquarium lighting. 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