Well what gouramis would you like to know about??
There are many types of Gourami
Dwarf, Giant, Kissing, Blue/Gold/Opaline, Platinum, Snakeskin, Croaking, Sparkling, Paradise, Moonlight, Pearl, and Combtail.
Dwarf: For one a tank of 10 Gallons is required and for 2-3 a tank of 30 gallons or more should be used because all gouramis are very territorial. Dwarf Gouramis are one of the most peaceful types of gouramis and should not be kept with very large fish (they only grow to about 2 or 3 inches) or fin nipping fish like tiger barbs. Sexing Dwarf Gouramis is easy as with most gouramis you can tell by the Dorsal fin. A males Dorsal fin will be pointed and a female will have a rounder dorsal fin. Like most gouramis Breeding is easy. Dwarf Gouramis are bubblenest buliders. Use a 10 gallon tank. Lower the water lever to about 7-8 inches, raise the temp to about 82. After spawning take the female out. Within 2 or 3 days the eggs will hatch and when the first fry start to hatch you should take out the male and feed them fed infusoria, and then, brine shrimp and after that ground tropical fish flakes, you could also feed older fry Freeze-dried tablets.
Giant: There are two types of Giant Gourami. The enormouse one (which i know nothing about) and the 4 inch one. The giant gourami is (like the dwarf) a very peaceful gourami. This fish should be kept in a min tank of 30 gallons and loves the company of other peaceful gouramis. Giant gouramis are very calm and keep to themselves but love open swiming areas and top floating plants. Just like the dwarf the giant gouramis sex can be determined by the dorsal fin. A males will be pointed nd a females will be rounded. This gourami is also a bubblenest builder. Exactly like the dwarf gourami breeding should be in a 10 gallon tank with reduced water lever and 82 degree water. After spawning remove the female. Eggs will hatch within 24 hours and after that the male shoud be taken out also. Feed fry the same as you would feed the dwarf gourami fry.
Kissing: The kissing gourami is also a relitivly peaceful gourami. It is labeled semi-aggressive because it will pretty much eat any smaller fish that fits into its mouth. These gouramis are huge and will grow up to 10-12 inches. I personally love these gouramis. They are entertaining to watch and eat algea off of the glass, plants and ornaments. There is no way to tell male from female and breeding is difficult because of size requirements. They should be kept with other similar sized peaceful - semi-aggressive fish in a tank of at least 55 gallons. When people see them kissing they think that it really is kissing, it is actually fighting. Fighting over territory. As all gouramis they are very territorial. This fighting is rarely harmeful to either fish that is fighting because the weaker one is usually quick to back off.
Blue/Gold/Opaline - The opaline and gold gouramis are just hybyrds of the Blue Gourami. I Find the Blue and Gold to be the most aggressive gouramis fearcly fighting over territory in my 55 gallon tank while the opaline is very peacefull and had to be moved to my 30 (the gold and blues were beating up on her). These fish grow up to 6 inches and eventually a pair should be kept in a tank of at least 55 gallons to reduce fighting. They Love live plants as well as driftwood and plenty of hiding places. Just like the dwarf and giant sex can be determined by there dorsal fin. The males will be pointed and the females would be rounded. Also the female will be fatter than the male. Breeding should take place in a 10 - 20 gallon tank with reduced water level and 82 degree water. After spawning move the female to a different tank. Then when the fry hatch move the male as well. Fry should be fed infusoria and nauplii.
Platinum: Same as Blue/Gold/Opaline..
Snakeskin and Croaking: Sorry i dont know anything about these gouramis.
Sparkling: Sparking are the smallest of gouramis and i think the most beautiful. They only grow to 1 - 1 1/2 inches and should be kept (up to a pair) in a 10 gallon tank. They are also THE most peaceful gouami. I never owned these fish but here is some info from liveaquaria.com
"The only way to differentiate the male from the female Sparkling Gourami is by illuminating the fish with bright light and looking for the ovaries of the female. When ready to breed, the male builds a bubblenest and then begins to entice the female by swimming back and forth, flaring his fins and raising his tail. When this behavior is noticed, the water level should be reduced to 6 inches. After spawning the female should be removed to a separate aquarium as the male may become aggressive toward her. The male will tend to the eggs until they hatch, and after hatching, there should be frequent water changes, especially during the third week, as this is when the labyrinth organ is developing. The fry should be fed infusoria and nauplii."
Paradise Gouramis: As far as i know there are two types of Paradise gouramis. Blue Paradise and Albino Paradise. Both species are very beatiful, very aggressive and very territorial. The grow up to 4 inches and a pair should be kept in at least a 30 gallon tank. They will eat any fish small enough to fit in there mouth and most likely annoy peacful fish to their death. These are the easiest Gourami to sex. The male will have a darker body with brighter red stripes and a longer tail. The female will have a dull body, dull stripes and a small tail. Breeding is the same as the dwarf and giant. A 10 gallon tank with reduced water level and 82 degree water. After spawning remove the female and after the fry hatch remove the male. Fry should be fed infusoria, and when older, brine shrimp.
Moonlight: Same as Blue/Opaline/Gold and Platinum except i think they get a little but bigger maybe 8 inches.
Pearl: The Pearl Gourami is also a very beautiful and peaceful fish. They grow up to 7 inches and should be kept (a pair) in a 30 gallon tank. They will not bother your other fish not even the smallest ones like neons or guppies and will become shy around more aggressive fish. A tank with Pearl gouramis should also have alot of top floating plants. Sexing is easy. The dorsal fin of the male will be pointed and the female will have a rounder one. Also the male will have a little bit of orange on her stomache. Breeding is the same as Blue/Gold/Opaline.
Combtail: I know nothing about these gouramis but here is some info from liveaquaria.com
"The Combtail Gourami is also known as the Comb-tailed Paradise Fish, the Ceylon Combtail or simply, Combtail. It is pale yellow-orange with a very faint reddish outline along the scales. A dark patch is at the base of the dorsal fin, next to the body. The Combtail Gourami is a Labyrinth Fish and must have access to the surface of the tank so it can breathe.
This gourami prefers a tank of at least 30 gallons that is densely planted and has large areas for swimming. It should be brightly lit and have many hiding places among plant roots. The Combtail Gourami should have larger tank mates, as it is often a boisterous fish. Some good choices would be the Kissing Gourami and Cichlids.
The male and female Combtail Gourami are hard to differentiate, with the male's dorsal fin being slightly more extended. The water level should be decreased and the temperature increased to induce spawning. When spawning, the eggs are normally lain in clumps under a plant leaf. Not a bubble nest builder, the male usually makes one large air bubble instead. The fry are free swimming after approximately 6 days and should be fed Artemia immediately. They may also be fed a very fine flake food.
The Combtail Gourami is an omnivore and prefers both algae based foods as well as meaty foods. An algae based flake food, along with freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex, and brine shrimp will provide these fish with the proper nutrition."
All gouramis should be fed a diet of algae-based foods as well as meaty foods.
Dwarf, Pearl, Giant, and Sparkling Gourami tankmates are Angelfish, All Tetras, All Danios, Livebearers, Catfish, Loaches, Plecos, and other Peaceful fish
Gold. Blue, Opaline, Moonlight, Platinum, Paradise and Combtail Tankmates are All Barbs, Giant Danios, Cat Fish, Plecos, Loaches, and other similar sized Semi-Aggressive Fish.
Kissing Gourami Tankmates are any Peacefule - Semi-Aggressive Fish that will not fit in there mouths....
Hope that helps!!! If you need any other gourami info that i might have left out just ask and be a little more specific if you could..
