Dwarf Gourami Min Tank Size

[fish_keeper2]

i was just wondering what the min tank size would be for a single male dwarf gourami. no other fish.

 

[Miss Dib Dabs]

Absolute minimum would be 5 gallons. Only trouble is he'd need a cycled filtered tank and filtering tanks that small can be problematic. Alternatively use a tiny filter and do small water changes every few days anyway. Can't be too careful with these lovely but sensetive fish.
Hugs,
P.

 

[fish_keeper2]

thanks mis dip dabs. i got another question now. i was wondering if could keep one in a 10 gal with 2 trios of guppies and some fry(8 ranging for 2.5 weeks to a few days old....parents wont eat em ). i will give the fry to a lfs when they are old and start to get color......or feed em to my mbuna while they are small...idk.

 

[Miss Dib Dabs]

Hang on....do mean 6 adults and 8 fry? Because the answer would have to be no. The tank is overstocked already. It's not worth risking the health of your gourami for that.
Hugs,
P.

 

[fish_keeper2]

ya it is 6 adults and 8 fry. i guess ill get a seperate tank for him if i get a dwarf gourami. hell be ok on his own right?

 

[IovaykInD]

Yes, Gouramis like to be solitary. They are territory builders, and will fight to gain territory. They just don't fight to the death like bettas, although it could happen