Betta And Gourami

[crazycatfish]

i have a siamese fighter and i want to get honey gourami. I was to told they went together by an aquatic shop.
but another shop told me they wouldn't go together.
who is telling the truth?

 

[branjie]

I have a Dwarf Gourami, and a new Siamese Fighter. My Dwarf Gourami is the biggest fish in my tank, but is very layed back. I've never seen him be aggressive to any other fish. I've never actually seen the Dwarf Gourami and the Siamese Fighter even pay each other any attention. The only fish I've seen my Siamese figher have a go at is my gold mollie. I was told he'd have a go at the guppies with bright tails, but he shows not interest. I think all fish are individuals, and sometimes unfortunately you won't know until they are in the same tank.

 

[three-fingers]

Depends 100% on the individual fish. I've seen they are fine together most of the time, but occasionally you can end up with the male betta constantly harassing the gourami.

I have a male betta and a female dwarf gourami, they get one fine. Though the female dwarf gourami is nippy with other fish sometimes.

Unfortunately, there's no solid answer you can get on this subject.

 

[blue_betta]

err on the side of caution on this one, perhaps introduce them with a divider between them first, and let them get aquainted for a week or so, any signs of aggressin on either part, then dont put them together. if you already have the beta, he will have already established himself as territory holder, and may be aggressive with any newcommer. they would have been better if they were introduced at the same time, but even then, a close eye must be kept for some time, until they settle in.

 

[crazycatfish]

Thanks for all the advice

 

[Miss Dib Dabs]

In my own experience nothing would make me put one species of anabantoid with any other anabantoid sp. Naturally there are exceptions but, on the whole, it ends up in aggression and distruction. A dwarf is more laid back then some species for sure, but even so, I wouldn't risk it.
P.

 

[mommyof2bettas]

Don't put the gourami in with the betta. They are both anabantoids and they'll fight.