Sexing Pearl Gourami @ Petstore

[Circus]

I am aiming for 2 male and 3 females, what do you think of this lot?

 

[Circus]

None of them are chasing or seem territorial, and the fins all look similar. I am not sure how to tell the difference unless the male is in breeding condition.

 

[WhistlingBadger]

They're too young to be colored up yet, so it's impossible to tell. If you have room, it's normal to just buy a bunch and rehome the unwanted ones once they grow up. Otherwise it's your best guess. One male to two females can work pretty well, too.

 

[itiwhetu]

To young to tell. If any are deeper in the body than the others they are likely to be females.

 

[Circus]

I'll just get the whole lot, then. I'll put them in the 30 gallon for QT and move them to the main tank in 2 weeks. Then actually put the fish I want in the 30 gallon in there.