Multiple dwarf gourami?

[akkitten]

I have a cycled 20 gal with 7 zebra danios and a dwarf gourami. Eventually I will add 5 Pygmy virus, but I am looking for one more fish about the same size A's the DG but I hesitate to add another male DG after my research. Any suggestions?

 

[akkitten]

I have a cycled 20 gal with 7 zebra danios and a dwarf gourami. Eventually I will add 5 Pygmy virus, but I am looking for one more fish about the same size A's the DG but I hesitate to add another male DG after my research. Any suggestions?

That should be Pygmy Cory. Darn iPhone.

 

[dkpate]

Ok, once I got over the giggle spell I had, I was able to read what you were asking.

I personally, would not put 2 males in a 20 gallon. I had mine in a 20 tall, and they had to be separated because the blue one was constantly harrassing the flame one.

BTW, good luck with your pygmy virus. LOL

 

[Coleallensmom]

+1. Gouramis are too well known for their territorial behavior. I wouldn't try two unless you have a back up plan for the 2nd fish.

 

[Aquatic_Adam]

+1 I wouldn't go with another DG. But if you're looking for a similar size colorful fish you can see what kind of killifish are out there. They generally have some good color and won't harass people.

 

[akkitten]

What can I say, it's the auto correct on the iPhone. No suggestions for a fish dk?

 

[akkitten]

I thought the killifish was closer in size to a guppy or a danio. What about a female DG if I can find one?

 

[dkpate]

IF being the question, females are hard to find. Killifish are super awesome, I wanted some myself, but I think they are jumpers? When I had my little guppies and DG, I had some harlequin rasboras and they were neat. The always hung out right in the middle of the tank, so you could see them all the time.

 

[jespenguin]

You could look into ram cichlids, it's hard to find females there too so 1 would be an option. Bolivians are pretty and sturdier than some, but german blues are gorgeous IMO.

 

[akkitten]

Goodness, decisions, decisions! So many fishes, so little tank space!

 

[akkitten]

I didn't think you could put the blue ram in with a DG. That is something to think about!

 

[RamCichlidLover]

i LOVE rams!

 

[jespenguin]

I'm pretty sure you can, no one disputed it when I posted my goal stock list.

 

[gkuzel]

Ram Cichlid Lover!! hah! I'm totally in love with my Bolivians, people say they're pale, and bland. FORGET THEM! and you certainly can put them with DG's I have a honey in my tank with four rams, and even two keyhole cichlids!