LyndaB
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The kuhlis should be in groups of at least 5, I have over a dozen. I love my little wormy dudes.
Are Gouramis Friendly?
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Pckerfreak44
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If i get more will they come out more? mine usually only come out at night.
LyndaB
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There is definitely safety in numbers. With just a couple, you haven't even experienced their wonderful normal behavior. Absolutely get more. You've got the room for at least 8 of them.
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Pckerfreak44
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Alright ill definatly look into that thanks. i love watching them swim when i get the chance. theyre so different from everything else.
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Pckerfreak44
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And just to clarify. one dwarf gourami would do well and be happy in my tank?
LyndaB
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I have a dwarf in my 46 gallon community and he's happy and he doesn't go after anyone. They can be very peaceful if kept properly.
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Pckerfreak44
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Alright sweet. Thanks for the help 
Coursair
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Most stores only sell Male Dwarf Gouramis. Females are plain and usually Silver. So 1 male DG should be fine. I like the Honey Gouramis also T ( or C ) chuna. There is a Dwarf Gourami disease and Honeys don't get it.
The following is a quote from http://www.fishchannel.com/fish-health/disease-prevention/fish-viral-disease.aspx
Dwarf Gourami Iridovirus (DGIV)
The quality of the dwarf gouramis in the trade has steadily declined for years, with batches of fish showing significantly higher levels of mortality than 10 years ago. Historically, retailers and aquarists have blamed bacterial infections, such as fish tuberculosis (Mycobacterium marinum). In recent years, though, attention has focused on a virus known as dwarf gourami iridovirus or DGIV.
Dwarf gourami iridovirus is apparently specific to the dwarf gourami (Colisa lalia), including the various fancy varieties of the species, such as neon gouramis and sunset gouramis. Infected fish develop a variety of symptoms, including loss of color, decrease in activity and appetite, the appearance of sores and lesions on the body, abdominal swelling and finally death. This fish disease is highly contagious, completely untreatable and invariably fatal.
Dwarf gourami iridovirus is apparently very common. One recent study of fish exported from Singapore found that 22 percent of all dwarf gouramis carried the virus. Aquarists should never purchase dwarf gouramis from fish aquariums containing fish exhibiting symptoms consistent with the dwarf gourami iridovirus, and all new fish should be quarantined for at least six weeks prior to being placed in the main fish aquarium.
For most aquarists, my best advice is to keep the hardier alternatives to dwarf gouramis. The thick-lipped gourami (Colisa labiosa) and the banded gourami (Colisa fasciatus) are both similar in size, temperament and coloration and make excellent alternatives. " end quote
I'd include Honey Gouramis also as a good alternative as well
Or buy from local breeders that have not had issues.
The following is a quote from http://www.fishchannel.com/fish-health/disease-prevention/fish-viral-disease.aspx
Dwarf Gourami Iridovirus (DGIV)
The quality of the dwarf gouramis in the trade has steadily declined for years, with batches of fish showing significantly higher levels of mortality than 10 years ago. Historically, retailers and aquarists have blamed bacterial infections, such as fish tuberculosis (Mycobacterium marinum). In recent years, though, attention has focused on a virus known as dwarf gourami iridovirus or DGIV.
Dwarf gourami iridovirus is apparently specific to the dwarf gourami (Colisa lalia), including the various fancy varieties of the species, such as neon gouramis and sunset gouramis. Infected fish develop a variety of symptoms, including loss of color, decrease in activity and appetite, the appearance of sores and lesions on the body, abdominal swelling and finally death. This fish disease is highly contagious, completely untreatable and invariably fatal.
Dwarf gourami iridovirus is apparently very common. One recent study of fish exported from Singapore found that 22 percent of all dwarf gouramis carried the virus. Aquarists should never purchase dwarf gouramis from fish aquariums containing fish exhibiting symptoms consistent with the dwarf gourami iridovirus, and all new fish should be quarantined for at least six weeks prior to being placed in the main fish aquarium.
For most aquarists, my best advice is to keep the hardier alternatives to dwarf gouramis. The thick-lipped gourami (Colisa labiosa) and the banded gourami (Colisa fasciatus) are both similar in size, temperament and coloration and make excellent alternatives. " end quote
I'd include Honey Gouramis also as a good alternative as well
Or buy from local breeders that have not had issues.
Billbug68
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I came across all this info while I was researching DGs and was extremely worried. I just decided to go for it though, couldn't help it, I love the body shape and colors. It was exactly what i was looking for. I've had him since the end of April and he's still doing great so I hope it lasts! The honey gourami was my other choice but all my other fish were red or orange so I thought I'd throw I hint of blue in with the DG. You may consider the honey just to be safe!
You may consider the honey just to be safe!ErinF90
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I have 2 dwarf flame gouramies and they get along well, I think they are both males. I also have 1 opaline gourami he also gets along fine with the other fish(11 silver tipped tetras, 6 rummy nose tetras 6 guppies, 3 CAEs in a 90 gallon) . I absolutely love my dwarf flames they have great personality, they love to be hand fed.
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Pckerfreak44
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I think I'm gonna take my chances and go with a dwarf. And that's awesome. I can only had feed my betta... Sometimes
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Pckerfreak44
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I bought myself a nice dwarf gourami this morning
Billbug68
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What? No pictures???
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Pckerfreak44
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In the morning. All my fishes are sleeping. Haha
Samzter
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I think dwarf Gouramis can be a bit temperamental but mine are lovely ! It depends on their personality. Hope I helped!!
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ErinF90
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Wow pretty fish! Looks like my flames only mine don't have stripes, I like them
pitt420dude
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I would go with the dwarf gourami too. they're beautiful! They have a lot of personality too. I love the way they feel around with their feelers. Also I had one get his broken (or bit) off and it does grow back. Their bodies get more elongated and muscular (more like a porpoise's) as they get older too.
Coursair
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Pckerfreak44 said:There he/she is
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Females are silver and less common.
