Kiarra
Former Betta Breeder
I have a pair of fish originally sold to my LFS as Betta imbellis. I knew immediately that they were not, as I am familiar with that particular species, but I figured that they were of Bettas genus, as they looked very much like flattened Bettas, so I purchased a pair. I have had them several weeks, perhaps as long as a month. In that time, they have come to live in a tank with 5 female Betta splendens and seem quite happy there. I've been actively researching the correct species for these two the entire time I've had them, and found nothing under the Betta genus that resembled them close enough to say, "yes, that's it!" It was only completely by accident that I found the picture that led me to the truth.
These fish are Trichopsis vittatus...the Croaking Gourami. Well then. Imagine my surprise. My strange little unknown Betta genus fish aren't Betta genus at all.
While I've done my own research on this fish, there doesn't seem to be much out there to be found on how to keep them happily in captivity. For as long as they've lived with me, they've lived with 5 female Betta splendens, an African Dwarf Frog, and an Albino Cory Cat, and there has been absolute peace in that tank. They've learned to eat Betta pellets instead of just worms (which was all they'd eat when I got them), and have actually varied their diet considerably. They seem happy. I don't have to move them, do I?
I'd appreciate any advice offered, and I'd really prefer to leave them with the female Betta splendens unless there's any big reason I shouldn't. PLEASE advice. As strange as they are, and as musical at night (in combination with the frog, no less), I don't want to miss anything big with them that would cause them to die.
These fish are Trichopsis vittatus...the Croaking Gourami. Well then. Imagine my surprise. My strange little unknown Betta genus fish aren't Betta genus at all.
While I've done my own research on this fish, there doesn't seem to be much out there to be found on how to keep them happily in captivity. For as long as they've lived with me, they've lived with 5 female Betta splendens, an African Dwarf Frog, and an Albino Cory Cat, and there has been absolute peace in that tank. They've learned to eat Betta pellets instead of just worms (which was all they'd eat when I got them), and have actually varied their diet considerably. They seem happy. I don't have to move them, do I?
I'd appreciate any advice offered, and I'd really prefer to leave them with the female Betta splendens unless there's any big reason I shouldn't. PLEASE advice. As strange as they are, and as musical at night (in combination with the frog, no less), I don't want to miss anything big with them that would cause them to die.
). Do keep an eye out in case but you should be fine leaving them where they are.
