Moonlight Gourami: Care | 水產百科網

Moonlight gourami are named after their beautiful silvery appearance. They have long flowing ventral fins that are used as feelers to sense their surroundings. As labyrinth fish, they have a special lung-like organ that allows them to breathe water directly from the surface. They often come up to the surface to gulp air, rather than using their gills. In the wild, this ability helps the fish survive in low oxygen environments such as ponds.

The moonlight gourami originates in the tropical areas of Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and other parts of Southeast Asia. They are often found in slow moving waters such as ponds, swamps, and lakes. They spend most of their time near areas of heavy vegetation.