Gouramis and Tank Capacity

[james..]

I have a 5G US tank - heavily planted - currently with 4 zebra danio in it, and I wanted to add 1 or (prefferably) 2 gouramis, any species that would be sutiable. Would this be okay? Or would it be overstocked? (There are also 2 apple snails in there, they are dispersable though)

I syphon the gravel weekly and do a 25% water change weekly, which could be more if needed.

So, which breed would be the best my tank?

 

[JoKeR]

Well to me looks like ur not overstocked Ur under, But anyways I say for a 55 gallon it depends on you, Is it a community tank, or Semi-agressive, But knowing many people I say u want a community, I say u get some dwarfs, Dwarfs are very peaceful, And do good in community tanks, I suggest u get 3-4 maybe 2 of them, U should add some schooling fish like cardinals, or Neons, maybe some harlequins, , But dwarfs will be a good choice, Another good choices are Moonlight gouramis, They look peaceful and are very active, Not shy at all,

Moonlight Gourami

Dwarf Gourami

 

[SConrad]

its a 5 gallon, not a 55

 

[tmlhaus]

I think you may be slightly overstocked if you add a gourami. If you go by the 1" of fish per 1 gallon of tank rule then you're probably already at your limit. JMO. Good luck

 

[JoKeR]

Ooooooooops

IMHO then i think u should get a dwarf gourami,

 

[gouramiguy]

pearl gourami would be perfect
or any gourami is good
but u should the pearl gourami you will love it

 

[buggyboutbettas]

if any, go for a dwarf. possibly a pearl, but it might get too big.

 

[JoKeR]

pearl gourami would be perfect
or any gourami is good
but u should the pearl gourami you will love it

Naw I dont think pearls are good for that, WHY?

Pearls need a lot of space, And they need to have to swim, And they grow big, Around 6 inches, So I dont think so,

In my opinion go for a BETTA There nice and go alright with the Danios, But ur choice,

 

[dannykerbles]

and now for my 2 cents.....

for the love of pete man...buy a bigger tank and stock it w/ gourami
that solves all problems....

 

[Mesome]

pearl gourami would be perfect
or any gourami is good
but u should the pearl gourami you will love it

Naw I dont think pearls are good for that, WHY?

Pearls need a lot of space, And they need to have to swim, And they grow big, Around 6 inches, So I dont think so,

In my opinion go for a BETTA There nice and go alright with the Danios, But ur choice,

I agree. 5 gallons would make a nice home for a betta and the danios

 

[james..]

Damn - If someone told me that earlier I would have got a betta!!

I settled on guppies so no betta for me