help, my gouramis are not welcome!

[megan1983]

i just got two dwarf gouramis tonight, and after much research, everything i read told me that they can live in a small tank and mainly keep to themselves.

well, i introduced them to my little 5 gallon tank which is a temporary home until my 10 gallon is fixed, and my molly is rubbing up against them and it seems like it's making my gouramis mad!

does any one know if gouramis really aren't friendly?

thanks!

 

[Mogo]

For the most part they are shy and peaceful fish. However, they can get aggressive if they are being territorial. They prefer the uppermost portion of the tank, and a male/female duo will claim about a 10 x 10 inch area, usually in either of the back corners. IMO, a 10 gallon is too small for a couple of gouramis, and they do best in a community tank (with other non-aggressive tank mates) that is at least 30 gallons. A tall tank is even more ideal.

Hope that helps!

 

[megan1983]

thank you for your reply!