Gourami compatablity

[graucow]

I have an opaline gourami and was wondering if it would be ok with another type of gourami mainly wondering if it would be good with a pearl gourami, I know they like to be in trio's that also hold true if they are different types?


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[dalto]

Generally male gourami's will not get along in too tight a space. Pearl gouramis tend to be more peaceful.

How big is the tank?

 

[graucow]

It is 40 gallons


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[Luananeko]

Opaline gourami can be fairly fiesty and territorial, even the females. Pearl gourami are fairly chill and peaceful and will tend to get beaten up by the opaline. As a general rule, gourami pairs work best when they're the same species (can be different color morphs, like opaline and gold/blue/lavendar/platinum) and opposite genders. If you want to keep more than a pair, things usually work best with one male max, all same species, and ideally 5+ members in the group to diffuse aggression.

 

[graucow]

Ok thank you, dang I really wanted a pearl gourami but my opaline already can be a little aggressive so I'll have to stay away from that


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