Dwarf Gourami Care?

[eggy]

should i get dwarf gouramis? my tank is 41L (20 GAL) and well lit with over 11 plants and a slow water currunt (optional) with a steady ph of 7.3 to 7.5 at the highest and in summer temps of 24 to 28 and in winter 23C to 26C at the coldest week of the year.
i want to know if these are good temps and the water conditions are okay. what is a good diet and things like that

 

[eggy]

ok since no 1 is going to post i did some reasearch.

with patterns of light blue markings. The ventral fins are also orange. Females are duller in color.
Size/Length: To 2.2" (5.5 cm)
Similar species: The Dwarf Gourami may resemble C. fasciata and C. labiosa, although it is rarely confused with these species.
Habitat: Inhabits vegetation choked floodplains of Bengal and Assam (of India) and Myanmar (Burma).
S: middle, top
Aquarium: A tank measuring 20" (51 cm) with a capacity of 10 gallons (38 L) is recommended. The substrate should be dark to bring out the colors of this pretty fish. Plant the corners and sides of the tank heavily and allow open swimming areas in the middle. A few floating plants are recommended to provide areas of shade.
Water chemistry: pH 6-7.5 (6.8), 2-18 dH (6), 73-82°F (23-28°C)
Social behavior: This timid species is peaceful towards other species. An excellent community fish for those tanks housing other peaceful fish. This species can be kept in pairs or in groups. At spawning times, males defend a large territory.
Suggested companions: Tetras, other Colisa species, danios, Corydoras
FOOD: Live; insect larvae, Tubifex, insects, crustaceans; flakes; occasionally algae; pellets; tablets
Sexual differences: Males are more colorful than the silvery females.
Breeding techniques: The male constructs a bubble nest of bubbles and plant debris in a shallow tank. The water should be soft to medium hard (2-6 dH) and slightly acidic (pH 6.2-6.9).
Each act of spawning (embracement) results in 50-200 eggs, until 400-600 eggs are laid. The male spits the eggs into the nest. Remove the female at this point. The male will care for the brood, although he should be removed when the eggs hatch 24 hours later. Start feeding the fry with infusoria and roftiers, then with Artemia nauplii. The fry must be frequently sorted according to size or else cannibalism will occur.
Breeding potential: 6. Breeding is not difficult.
Remarks: This is among the most popular of all Labyrinth Fish. Through selective breeding numerous color variations have been produced. Included among these are the Neon Dwarf Gourami, the Sunset Gourami, and the Fire Gourami.
Difficulty of care: 3. This hardy species is somewhat sensitive to poor water conditions, thus frequent partial water changes are recommended.

 

[dwarfgourami]

Anyone who describes the dwarf gourami as a hardy species is well behind their time. These days, dwarf gouramis are mass bred and subject to mass infections. They also tend to have rather difficult temperaments, either aggressive or excessively timid, which can make their care difficult. I'd go for some other gourami species instead.

ALso, if your tank is 41 ltrs it is not 20 gallons, more like 10. I would keep one honey, sparkling or croaking gourami in this, with a colony of shrimps.

 

[pippoodle]

if you want to get dwarf gouramis then make sure you lfs can quarentine them for 6 weeks or do this yourself before adding to your tank
i had 3 pairs put back for me and while being quarentined over the 6 weeks 2 pairs died from the bacterial infections that the dwarfs are prone to

so i collected my quarentined pair yesterday and they hopefully should be ok