Can I Add A Pearl Gourami?

[Jonty]

Hi,

I currently have a 60l tank, finished cycling a few weeks ago, and currently have:

6 African Dwarf Frogs
5 Harlequin Rasbora
2 Endlers (1 male 1 female)

Would I be able to add a Pearl Gourami as a centrepiece fish?

BTW my PH is 7.8, if that's a problem.

Thanks, Jonty.

 

[Curiosity101]

I wouldn't. A fully grown pearl gourami probably wouldn't be comfortable in a tank that size.
I don't know what sort of bioload your current inhabitants create when fully grown. But presuming it's low enough for you to add another fish. Maybe try a honey gourami, or a dwarf gourami.

 

[Jazzzz]

2 large a mouth a pair of dwarfs though would look great and you need another female nedler

 

[Jonty]

2 large a mouth a pair of dwarfs though would look great and you need another female nedler

Cheers. I know I need another Endler but my generally good pet store will only sell them in pairs , so I'm hoping she'll burst (she's pretty big) and I'll take out some of the males.

I don't think it's a massive problem atm, the male seems like a wuss and stays in the corners while the females schools with the Rasbora

But I'll keep an eye on it.


I've heard that dwarfs aren' t very hardy, would 2 Honey's be ok?

 

[Curiosity101]

Presuming it wont overload your filter then two honeys would be fine. Try to get a m/f pair if at all possible.

 

[Jonty]

Presuming it wont overload your filter then two honeys would be fine. Try to get a m/f pair if at all possible.

Cheers.

I won't add anything for a while, as I want to get the tank established.