my gourami

[nuttyfishgirl]

i have 2 dwarf gourami my 4 yr old named them boiled and fried ... ahem ... how likeley are they to breed ???

 

[sylvia]

They are probably both male so you wont be able to breed them. Do you know the sexes?

Even if they are a pair, the fry wont survive in a community tank and without very tiny foods like baby brine shrimp or microworms and infusoria as well. You'd also need a seperate breeding tank realy - cause only the male should be left with the eggs and then he needs to be removed as well once the fry are free-swimming.

 

[nuttyfishgirl]

yeah they are male and female but thanks for your help

 

[mandi]

The breeding process for gouramies is *very* simmilar to bettas ... bubblenest, embrace, remove the female, male tends to the eggs blowing them up into the nest, etc. I've found it difficult to find good resources about gourami breeding -- most of them just say "bubblenesters". 'Cause that really helps LOL. Good luck if you decide to breed them though!

 

[gaya]

Here is a thread StrontiumDog started that may be of help to you. It has given me a clue
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=60283&st=0