Gouramis

[metfan581]

Is it possiable to add Gouramis in my tank. (see my sig)

 

[pseud]

You already got your answer in the last thread you started asking about Gouramis.

No, you shouldn't because you're overstocked already.

 

[Mr Miagi]

Yes, i think you may have enough already. A comfortably stocked tank is best.

 

[sylvia]

I would suggest you don't ask about adding more fish until some of the fish you have now are no longer in the tank. You are over-stocked and that will not be changing without fish being removed.

 

[metfan581]

I would suggest you don't ask about adding more fish until some of the fish you have now are no longer in the tank. You are over-stocked and that will not be changing without fish being removed.

how about now

 

[pseud]

I would suggest you don't ask about adding more fish until some of the fish you have now are no longer in the tank. You are over-stocked and that will not be changing without fish being removed.

how about now

What type of Gourami are you looking to get?

 

[sylvia]

Well now you have plenty of options (though not all at once) . This is the 20 right?

There's dwarf gouramies (one male, 2 females) OR honey gouramies (again, a trio) OR croaking gouramies (3-4 individuals) OR sparkling gouramies (they are tiny so you could fit quite a few in but I'd stick to around 4) OR pearl gouramies (I'd go for a pair) OR a single three-spot (that includes opalines, golds, blues, platinums, cosby, lavender and all other trichogaster trichopterus color morphs) OR you could go for a pair of banded gouramies OR a pair of thick-lipped gouramies.

If you go for either croaking or sparkling, be aware that they preffer a heavily planted tank so if yours isn't, one of the others is a better option. Three-spots are the largest of those I mentioned and also the most aggressive. They get to 6". Pearls get almost as large but are a lot more peaceful. Banded (colisa fasciata) and thick-lipped (colisa labiosa) gouramies are very colorful fish that are very similar to dwarf gouramies (colisa lalia which get to 2") but are a little larger 3-4") and, IME much hardier. Honeys are small fish that only get to around 1.5", they are hardy and they are also relatively peaceful. IMO, these are the best for your tank and would still leave you with room for other fish.

There are other gouramies out there but most are either very rare or very fragile and best avoided. Those I've mentioned are the best for peaceful communities and don't get too big either. With the exception of the three-spots, none of these gouramies are realy aggressive though almost all male gouramies are territorial so hiding places and a few floating plants especialy are very much appreciated.

 

[metfan581]

Well now you have plenty of options (though not all at once) . This is the 20 right?

There's dwarf gouramies (one male, 2 females) OR honey gouramies (again, a trio) OR croaking gouramies (3-4 individuals) OR sparkling gouramies (they are tiny so you could fit quite a few in but I'd stick to around 4) OR pearl gouramies (I'd go for a pair) OR a single three-spot (that includes opalines, golds, blues, platinums, cosby, lavender and all other trichogaster trichopterus color morphs) OR you could go for a pair of banded gouramies OR a pair of thick-lipped gouramies.

If you go for either croaking or sparkling, be aware that they preffer a heavily planted tank so if yours isn't, one of the others is a better option. Three-spots are the largest of those I mentioned and also the most aggressive. They get to 6". Pearls get almost as large but are a lot more peaceful. Banded (colisa fasciata) and thick-lipped (colisa labiosa) gouramies are very colorful fish that are very similar to dwarf gouramies (colisa lalia which get to 2") but are a little larger 3-4") and, IME much hardier. Honeys are small fish that only get to around 1.5", they are hardy and they are also relatively peaceful. IMO, these are the best for your tank and would still leave you with room for other fish.

There are other gouramies out there but most are either very rare or very fragile and best avoided. Those I've mentioned are the best for peaceful communities and don't get too big either. With the exception of the three-spots, none of these gouramies are realy aggressive though almost all male gouramies are territorial so hiding places and a few floating plants especialy are very much appreciated.

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