Bubble_B0y
Aquarium Advice Addict
lol i was so sceptical when i got mine but he's doing great in my tank. pH is 7.2ish so i slowly acclimated him.
congrats!
chocolate gouramis have a high-death rate reputation (Even for the experienced aquarist).
They are extremely sensitive and stress very easily - moreso than any other gourami.
Many LFS refuse to stock them because many die during shipping.
I've read reports where some stores received a shipment, and half the fish were dead inside the bag!
The other half died within a week.