Add gourami or beta??

[scuzzball]

Hi Newbie here!

I've got a 30 gallon with:

7 black skirt tetras
2 platties
2 black mollies
2 cory catfish

- and I'm looking to add to the tank. Would it be possible to add a gourami or 2 or maybe a beta? Or any other interesting suggestions?

Any advice would be much appreciated!

Thanks.

 

[Tempestuousfury]

to the fourm. Introduce yourself in the newbie section.

I'd suggest a gourami (dwarf) because they'd have an easier time swimming around and the betta's fins might get nipped even though the fish you have aren't too aggressive. Plus, bettas prefer somewhat smaller quarters and slow waters, for the most part.

HTH

 

[Teelie]

I've heard Mollies can be more aggressive than they let on. I haven't had any since I was a kid though. Probably best to go with the Dwarf Gourami over the Betta.

 

[Dwarfs]

You could add a couple honey gouramis, they aren't aggressive and never have fights that damage the other one. I currently have 2 in the 55 gallon in my sig. I don't know about live bearers though, I don't have them

EDIT: Welcome to TFF

 

[gouramiguy]

gourami is better. but try a easy one like some kind of dwarf gourami is best

 

[scuzzball]

- I think I'm gonna go with a dwarf gourami. Thanks for the help!