Gourami an Betta

[mr.waffles1842]

Can i keep a dwarf gourami with a female betta? i know they have a reputation for hating each other... Just wanted some clarification...

 

[Boomer2244]

I would advise not to but I do know people that've gotten away with it cause they had about 10 dif hiding spots and they took their beta out, added the groumi, then aclimated the beta again but I wouldn't advise it(the betas were all female in their cases)

 

[JennaSimpson]

It really depends on the individual fish IMO fish always need lots of hiding places regardless . Mine hang out all the time but its a hit or miss . Can't promise any happy endings ..

 

[bruinsbro1997]

Depends, you can try it am see what happens. It all depends on the fish you get, for ex. Black skirts get a bad rap for nipping but some people have kept them with angels just fine.

 

[siva]

I do keep a dwarf gourami and a female betta together. I've done that combo a couple times successfully. It's not something I would try in just any situation though. I keep mine in a 29 gallon tank with lots of tall plants and I have other tanks in the home that a fish can easily be relocated to if there is a problem. I wouldn't try it in a tank smaller than this or without a back up plan.

 

[mr.waffles1842]

What if i put two gouramis in the same tank? I cant tell if the gouramis at my LFS are female or are just sick....

 

[JennaSimpson]

There's should be no question as to whether it's a female or " just sick " . Never buy a sick fish with hopes of nursing it unless you have an empty tank just for it .& females ( I'm lucky enough to have found and homed one) are slightly smaller , a rare find in fish stores & Plain in color although beautiful , and just as active and alert as the males . Bear in mind that some males are mistaken as females because when a male is young it can look alot like a female , there colors become more pronounced with time . as for multiple dg I have sucess because of my numerous hideouts and plants , but many would advise against it . Just snapped some pics for you , 1st is a young male , second female , third adult male and female . Can't really get a clear shot because they were being shy , but hope it helps with sexing .

 

[siva]

What if i put two gouramis in the same tank? I cant tell if the gouramis at my LFS are female or are just sick....

What size tank is it? I would look at combining gouramis exactly the same as the betta and gourami...large enough tank with enough plants and a back up plan. Personally I would not combine two gouramis, just as I would not combine two bettas.

 

[JennaSimpson]

36 Gallon Bow Front

 

[JennaSimpson]

I have a female & male betta , and a couple of dg's

 

[siva]

Bettas should only be kept together for short periods of time when breeding.

If you feel that's working for you, that's fantastic, but it's not the sort of thing I would go around suggesting others try. It's a recipe for disaster. Both having two gouaramis together, having two bettas together, and having a male gourmi and male betta together. It's three ugly scenarios all in one.

 

[JennaSimpson]

I'm not telling waffles to do anything , I am just saying what I have .

 

[mr.waffles1842]

Hmmm... The reason i was asking was because i have some extra space in my tank now and was wondering what singular or paired fish i could get... I like honey dgs or regular dgs, and bettas, but cant find any other pairs or two compatible singles... any suggestions?

 

[siva]

Hmm how about peacock gudgeons? Maybe some Gardneri killifish..depending on the tank situation. What size is it and what's it stocked with already?

 

[mr.waffles1842]

I really like the look of peacock gudgeons. How many to a tank? 1 or 2? Where can i find them?