{"product_id":"platinum-gourami","title":"Platinum Gourami","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePlatinum Gourami\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTrichopodus trichopterus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Platinum Gourami is a beautiful colour variation of the Three-Spot Gourami, known for its shimmering silver-white body and elegant appearance. Their striking colouration and inquisitive personality make them an impressive feature fish for a suitably sized tropical aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlatinum Gouramis are labyrinth fish, meaning they have a specialised organ that allows them to breathe atmospheric air from the water’s surface. Because of this, they should always have easy access to the surface of the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 12–15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–8.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120L+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–7 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlatinum Gouramis thrive in well-maintained aquariums with a combination of planted areas, floating plants, hiding places, and open swimming space. Gentle to moderate water movement is preferred, particularly around the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough generally suitable for community aquariums, individual personalities can vary. Males may become territorial, particularly towards other gouramis or similarly shaped fish, so tank mates should be chosen carefully. Providing plenty of space and visual barriers can help reduce territorial behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey readily accept a varied diet of quality flakes and pellets alongside frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA striking and intelligent feature fish with beautiful platinum colouration, best suited to a spacious tropical aquarium with carefully selected tank mates.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paws and Claws Manawatu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47945800843500,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/1081\/5980\/files\/images_04d71199-8c9b-4f69-87b0-0499fb4c4319.jpg?v=1784080029","url":"https:\/\/pawsandclawsmanawatu.co.nz\/products\/platinum-gourami","provider":"Paws and Claws Manawatu ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}