Gourami VS Dwarf Gourami

[HopefulHobbiest]

which is better to have? i know most of the time it comes down to personal choice but in this particular decision making process i want to throw one additional factor in... when the time comes i'll be picking up a 125g or 150g AND a BGK.

i know the Dwarfs only get like 2" and would most likely be eaten by the BGK but thats just an assumption.

anyone got some input into this matter?

 

[severum mama]

There are many species of gourami, not just dwarf gourami and gourami. With the tank space that you're going to have, I would personally pick a larger gourami than a dwarf. Pearl gouramis get larger than dwarfs, are relatively peaceful, and can be kept in groups. They should be too large to get eaten by a BGK.

 

[shellyx]

Definitely would go with the pearl as said, I have one & he's peaceful with his tank mates

 

[HopefulHobbiest]

Thank you both for your input, I'll keep them in mind... Should I wait until I have the 125 to get them or will they be comfortable in a 55g for a few months maybe?

 

[severum mama]

They will be fine in a 55 gallon. No need to rush on the upgrade. You could keep a group of pearls for life in a 55 if you wanted to.

 

[HopefulHobbiest]

The 125 is coming at a great deal to me... Tank, stand, lights, in stand filter(sump I think??) pretty much everything I need for around $200 from a coworker so im gonna buy it, if I won't need it for a while I'll just store it

 

[bettaowner]

I think moonlight gouramis or snakeskin gouramis get bigger so those are also an option.

 

[HopefulHobbiest]

They sound like they look amazing... Time for google images