Dwarf Gourami

[JayP]

Hi all,

Sadly I lost my first fish last night, a dwarf gourami. I've had my tank several months, fully cycled etc!

My question is, should I get another one to keep my remaining dwarf company?

He is a red dwarf and I was thinking about going for a blue/red one? Would they get on ok?

 

[fm1978]

If it is a male dwarf then don't get another male. Males will squabble and it'll get much worse if one finds a nice place to build a bubble nest...
 
If you want to keep him company then 2 females would be more appropriate. They'll need hiding places, the 2 females, as the male can be a bit aggressive toward them both.
 
I'd maybe recommend not getting another, if it's a single male, he might be better off on his own. 
 
A few more details about your tank might be an idea next time. Sizes/Volumes etc...

 

[TallTree01]

If it is a male dwarf then don't get another male. Males will squabble and it'll get much worse if one finds a nice place to build a bubble nest...
 
If you want to keep him company then 2 females would be more appropriate. They'll need hiding places, the 2 females, as the male can be a bit aggressive toward them both.
 
I'd maybe recommend not getting another, if it's a single male, he might be better off on his own. 
 
A few more details about your tank might be an idea next time. Sizes/Volumes etc...

+1 to this. Some good advice there FM,

 

[fm1978]

Why thank you TT, it's my pleasure for your leisure!

 

[JayP]

Thanks! Great piece of advice