Shy Gourami?

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Fish Head J

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We just bought two Giant Gourami for our 40 gallon freshwater aquarium. Are all Gourami as shy as our two? They seem to hide in the back of the tank down low behind the large rocks and plants all the time.
They seem comfortable and are certainly beautiful fish, but we wish they would show themselves more.
Thoughts?
 
They may just be a naturally shy fish--my gourami always hides behind my rock decoration.
 
Gourami's can be very shy fish, also when they are new to the tank they will hide more. Give them time to acclimate to their new surroundings.
 
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