Bullied Male Honey Gourami

[Seal36]

In my 110 litre planted fish tank I have 5 honey gourami. I have 2 males and 3 female. 1 of the males is being bullied by the other male and he spends all his time hiding behind plants or in caves and stuff like that. So I was wondering if I could move him to my 70 litre with pair of Kribs and 7 rummies I know that the 70 litre is stocked nicely at the minute but I thought it would be nice for him to not be bullied. Also if I can move him will he be alright on his own or should I bring a female to keep him company. Also would the other male be happy with 3 or 2 female or should they be kept in pairs from Tom

 

[Blondielovesfish]

Honey gouramis are best kept in trios, as the males often harass the females so having two females with the male spreads the aggression out.
 
Male gouramis in general are very territorial and most do not like sharing a tank, as you have experienced. 
You could move the bullied honey into the 70L and try it out, if it doesn't work then you may have to rehome one of the males, sorry.

 

[Seal36]

Ok I will try the honey gourami in the 70 litre as I really like them and if it does not work I will just have to take him back to my lfs thanks for the help from Tom

 

[Seal36]

Also would the male in the bottom tank be alright with 3 females or should I take one of the females out too from Tom

 

[Blondielovesfish]

He should be fine with three  
If there are any problems then you could try one of the females with the male in the smaller tank, otherwise rehome her.

 

[Seal36]

Ok thank you very much for your great advice from Tom