Pearl Gourami (Bleeker, 1852)
| Scientific Name | Trichogaster leeri |
| Diet | Omnivore: bloodworms, tubifex, brine shrimp; prepared flake, pellets. Some vegetable matter should be offered. |
| Alt Common Name | Lace Gourami, Leeri Gourami |
| Family | Osphronemidae |
| Origin | Asia: Malaysia, Thailand, Sumatra |
| Aquarist Level | Beginner/Intermediate |
| Community Aquarium Safe | Yes |
| Coloration | Gray-purple body with black lateral line running along the middle of the body. Bubbled or "pearled" pattern throughout the body. Orange coloration through gill and belly areas. |
| Disposition | Peaceful. Some mature males may become bullies to others of the same genus. |
| Hardiness | Moderate |
| Compatibility | Compatible with Barbs, Catfish, Danios, Gouramis, Larger-sized Livebearers, Loaches, Minnows, Plecos, Rainbowfish, Tetras. |
| Mature Size | Typically 4 inches in the aquarium, to 6 inches in the Wild. |
| Minimum Recommended Aquarium Size | 50 gallons |
| Sexual Dimorphism | Longer finnage and brighter coloration in males. |