tetraqueen
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I would like to ask about my two red dwarf gouramis , do they need more to be happy I also have one golden Gouramis and does that need more companions or are they happy alone?
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What size tank are they in?
Gold gouramies (a color morph of the 'three-spot' gourami - trichogaster trichopterus) are actualy rather aggressive ocne mature. Males are worse than females - what is yours? It's best left on its own either way - adding more now may well trigger unwanted aggression.
As for the dwarfs - are they both male and are they in the same tank as the gold?
The fish you have right now should be ok but the gold may become aggressive towards the dwarfs in time and you'll need to move it out when this time comes. Also, if your two dwarfs are a male and female, you may see some chasing going on as the male will harass the female. This is very stressful for her and could result in disease.
If you don't know the sex of any of your fish, post pics of them here and I'll try to help.
Gold gouramies (a color morph of the 'three-spot' gourami - trichogaster trichopterus) are actualy rather aggressive ocne mature. Males are worse than females - what is yours? It's best left on its own either way - adding more now may well trigger unwanted aggression.
As for the dwarfs - are they both male and are they in the same tank as the gold?
The fish you have right now should be ok but the gold may become aggressive towards the dwarfs in time and you'll need to move it out when this time comes. Also, if your two dwarfs are a male and female, you may see some chasing going on as the male will harass the female. This is very stressful for her and could result in disease.
If you don't know the sex of any of your fish, post pics of them here and I'll try to help.
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tetraqueen
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Thanks
I did get two but gave one away as it was a chaser. I think if it is going that way I would like it to go. It looks like butter would not melt in its mouth.
The two reds I do not know. Will see if I can get photos. I have had these two a while now and they are not best friends. They moved into my new 400 Jewel Rio and have been inseperable. so ??
Must admit I am not a fan of these as they are so territorial wish I had not got them but to be fair on me they say they are peaceful.In this tank I have
2 Clown Loach
2 silver sharks
2 Platys
2 red dwarf Gouramis
1 Golden Gouramis
They are all small non at adult size. except maybe the dwarfs.
Hubby might know how to take a picture on the mobile and put on but as yet no digital camera
I did get two but gave one away as it was a chaser. I think if it is going that way I would like it to go. It looks like butter would not melt in its mouth.
The two reds I do not know. Will see if I can get photos. I have had these two a while now and they are not best friends. They moved into my new 400 Jewel Rio and have been inseperable. so ??
Must admit I am not a fan of these as they are so territorial wish I had not got them but to be fair on me they say they are peaceful.In this tank I have
2 Clown Loach
2 silver sharks
2 Platys
2 red dwarf Gouramis
1 Golden Gouramis
They are all small non at adult size. except maybe the dwarfs.
Hubby might know how to take a picture on the mobile and put on but as yet no digital camera
If the dwarfs are red, they are males.
What worries me is the combination of fish in there - silver sharks are highly active, nervous, large-growing fish (to 14") and require a minnimum of 125 gallons. As they are schoolers, a group of 3 is advised as a minnimum. Clown loaches, simialrly, grow large (though, granted, a lot mroe slowly) and should be in a 90 gallon minnimum eventualy. The silver sharks are likely to stress the dwarf gouramies do to their high activity levels. The platies would be at risk if the sharks were adults as they'd make quick snacks (but your sharks are still young so its not an issue). The gold gourami, as I've already said, could turn out to be extremely aggressive - particularly if male - towards the dwarfs.
As things stand, assuming you have a large enough to accomodate the fish you own, they should all be ok together for the time being (until those sharks are larger and cause serious stress for your dwarf) - except for the gold gourami issue.
I would not add any more gouramies. They'll be fine on their own.
If your tank's not larger than 55 gallons, don't add any more fish at all and consider re-homing the sharks if it's smaller than 125 gallons.
What worries me is the combination of fish in there - silver sharks are highly active, nervous, large-growing fish (to 14") and require a minnimum of 125 gallons. As they are schoolers, a group of 3 is advised as a minnimum. Clown loaches, simialrly, grow large (though, granted, a lot mroe slowly) and should be in a 90 gallon minnimum eventualy. The silver sharks are likely to stress the dwarf gouramies do to their high activity levels. The platies would be at risk if the sharks were adults as they'd make quick snacks (but your sharks are still young so its not an issue). The gold gourami, as I've already said, could turn out to be extremely aggressive - particularly if male - towards the dwarfs.
As things stand, assuming you have a large enough to accomodate the fish you own, they should all be ok together for the time being (until those sharks are larger and cause serious stress for your dwarf) - except for the gold gourami issue.
I would not add any more gouramies. They'll be fine on their own.
If your tank's not larger than 55 gallons, don't add any more fish at all and consider re-homing the sharks if it's smaller than 125 gallons.
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tetraqueen
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Thanks .
Well a few issues.
The platys can go back beside the Guppies and the Neons. Thanks no-one has told me that they would become dinner.
The silver sharks will return to the pet shop as soon as they are big enough to go beside the others in their pool tank.
I will not be homing over 6-8 inches in one fish.
They are schooling fish but the three I had, one got so distressed it had to be moved (friend took it) and my two are very happy together I have not had problems. They have been seen by an expert in the field and I am told they are fine. They are observed and any signs of stress I will not hesitate. They are in a 400 litre tank at present and have lots of swimming space.
The Gouramis swim in different water space from the sharks, where do they normally swim?
The sharks are at either end and use most of the middle and glide through the water.
I think I will probably think of rehoming the Golden as I was told I got placid fish and do not like an agressive community.
Note I have no Danio's or Barbs for that reason.
Well a few issues.
The platys can go back beside the Guppies and the Neons. Thanks no-one has told me that they would become dinner.
The silver sharks will return to the pet shop as soon as they are big enough to go beside the others in their pool tank.
I will not be homing over 6-8 inches in one fish.
They are schooling fish but the three I had, one got so distressed it had to be moved (friend took it) and my two are very happy together I have not had problems. They have been seen by an expert in the field and I am told they are fine. They are observed and any signs of stress I will not hesitate. They are in a 400 litre tank at present and have lots of swimming space.
The Gouramis swim in different water space from the sharks, where do they normally swim?
The sharks are at either end and use most of the middle and glide through the water.
I think I will probably think of rehoming the Golden as I was told I got placid fish and do not like an agressive community.
Note I have no Danio's or Barbs for that reason.
Hi It's good to hear you have plans for everyone when they get larger. 400 litres is around 100 gallons anyway so it's actualy enough to accomodate them for a good while yet. Silver sharks tend to spend more time in the middle layers and gouramies like dwarfs and three-spots spend more time at the top. However, large silver sharks, both because of their size and due to their activity levels, can stress some of the less tolerant gouramies out even if they don't actualy swim in the same areas (in this case, it's the dwarfs that would eventualy have an issue with this). Your plan sounds good though - and considering the size of your tank, getting a few female dwarfs for your males would be ok if you still want to add more gouramies (2 or mroe per male is best). I'd wait until after you've re-homed the gold though first.
It's good to hear you have plans for everyone when they get larger. 400 litres is around 100 gallons anyway so it's actualy enough to accomodate them for a good while yet. Silver sharks tend to spend more time in the middle layers and gouramies like dwarfs and three-spots spend more time at the top. However, large silver sharks, both because of their size and due to their activity levels, can stress some of the less tolerant gouramies out even if they don't actualy swim in the same areas (in this case, it's the dwarfs that would eventualy have an issue with this). Your plan sounds good though - and considering the size of your tank, getting a few female dwarfs for your males would be ok if you still want to add more gouramies (2 or mroe per male is best). I'd wait until after you've re-homed the gold though first.Similar threads
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