Gourami problem

[minotaur]

I started a new 30 gal tank for my office a couple weeks ago. I bought 2 dwarf gouramis and they had been getting along well....for a while.

This morning the smaller of the two wont eat and is hiding in the corner. The tank has a lot of artificial plants so I had hoped that it would keep them from fighting, but the bigger one seems to get some enjoyement out of chasing the smaller around.

I was condidering returning one to the store but I am wondering if I can put one in my established tank at home.

At home I have a 30 Gal Hex tank with:
(1) 5" angel
(12) various small peaceful tetras (H&T Light, Zebra Danio, Cardinal)
(2) albino cory cats
(1) smail

Will one of the Gouramis work in the home tank?

Thanks,

 

[lmw80]

The only problem that may occur with that would be the angel, as sometimes the larger or older angels can be a bit agressive. Your tank would also be slightly overstocked, so you would also have to make the commitment to keep up on water changes every week.

 

[minotaur]

Thanks,

I do regular weekly PWC of 10% on the tank at home (my wife calls it being anal!!) but the angel is 7 years old, and rules the tank. It may be better is I don't upset things.

I bought the Gouramis at a Petsmart, not sure if they take them back or not...

Thanks for your help

 

[Menagerie]

I do regular weekly PWC of 10% on the tank at home (my wife calls it being anal!!) but the angel is 7 years old, and rules the tank. It may be better is I don't upset things.

25% PWC are even better Best not to upset the angel.

I believe Petsmart does take live stock back--we were discussing this a month or so ago.

 

[minotaur]

I called Petsmart...they said they would find it a home.

Thanks again for your help