Should Gouramis Be Kept In Groups?

[Guppi32011]

I am considerong getting either three spot or an opaline gourami, i only want one but would the gourami get lonely?

 

[Guppi32011]

I am considering getting either three spot or an opaline gourami, i only want one but would the gourami get lonely?

 

[jcabs100]

I am considerong getting either three spot or an opaline gourami, i only want one but would the gourami get lonely?

Yes you can get one but its a one male two female

If you get one it wouldn't feel lonely but they look amazing when in there 2 female one male group but if you can't handle the chasing then one would be good

 

[Guppi32011]

I am considerong getting either three spot or an opaline gourami, i only want one but would the gourami get lonely?

Yes you can get one but its a one male two female

If you get one it wouldn't feel lonely but they look amazing when in there 2 female one male group but if you can't handle the chasing then one would be good

Thanks, i think i'll go for one male opaline and one female opaline.

 

[Ruskull]

What size tank do you have?

 

[jcabs100]

Does depend on tank size and you should get 2 female

 

[Ruskull]

Does depend on tank size and you should get 2 female

True. Either keep the male alone or get him a couple of ladies, no in between with Opalines.

To be honest I'd think a small group of females would do fine without a male. Too bad the males are the more striking looking fish with their long dorsal and anal fins. It's the same with Pearl Gouramis and of course, Dwarf.

 

[Liquid skills]

Opalines and three spots are the same fish as is blue gouramis