Kissing Gouramis

[degbowl]

I had 2 kissing gouramis in my 46 gal community tank for 5 years. One of the kissers died yesterday. I have looked in my lfs and I see small kissers, but I never see ones the size of the kisser I have in my tank. Should I buy a smaller one for the tank? Will the bigger kisser fish be to agressive with the smaller one? If I buy the smaller one will it eventually catch up in size? Any advice would be helpful. Thanks!
Jim

 

[Devilishturtles]

Could be possible that there is agression, but that's possible with every gourami. They are a very touch and go species, IME. Might not hurt to try it out, since you have a large tank. They will eventually get larger if you buy them small, yes. If they get to be too much of a problem, take them back.

HTH

 

[degbowl]

Thanks for the advice. I will give it a try.

 

[degbowl]

I just wanted to let you know I bought a small kisser and put him in the tank with the bigger one. The little one follows the bigger one around. I don't see any sign of agression. They get along fine. I hope it stays that way.

 

[rich311k]

Good to here. I hope all continues to go well for you.

 

[degbowl]

Are you from nassau or suffolk county? Just asking to see if there are any good fish stores that I might not know about. I usually go to aquarium adventure in Carle Place. They have a good variety and they are all healthy fish.

 

[rich311k]

Nassau. Usually go to Pets of New Hyde Park. Its on Jericho Turnpike in NHP.