Stocking Advice

[Scott28]

Hi all,

So I know that dwarf gouramis are mostly fine with most fish, however have a couple of questions. .

Will they be fine with neons and amano shrimp?

I read on here is best to get a pair. Does it matter in sex?

I have 10 neons, 2 small catfish which will only grow 4" (can't remember their name), 3 amano shrimp in a 98ltr tank

 

[_skyla_]

I have kept a single dwarf gourami with neons no problems. I having heard much about keeping a pair since I've never seen and females in the shops around here they usually stock the males because the females are quite dull coloured in comparison. If you find a pair I don't see why not. Oh I forgot to mention I don't know about the amano shrimp someone else will hopefully let you know I don't think we can get amano shrimp here in Australia

 

[Scott28]

Cheers for the help.. Off there in a bit to get some

 

[_skyla_]

Cheers for the help.. Off there in a bit to get some

I just did some research and I'm reading that the male will sometimes harass the female so it's best to keep 2 or more females to keep the single female getting targeted constantly. IMO I think you should be better save than sorry and just get a single male.

 

[Scott28]

Sounds like most night clubs..


Thanks for this.. Appreciate your help

 

[_skyla_]

Sounds like most night clubs..

Thanks for this.. Appreciate your help

Haha no probs they are very beautiful fish and full of personality but yeah after reading more again just go with the one male for your size tank

 

[Scott28]

Got one, after arguing with the advisors at my LFS. They really know nothing..he seems happy in his new home

 

[austinscott]

If you acquire gouramis, be sure the water isn't highly agitated as gouramis have labrnithy organs an breath from the surface

 

[_skyla_]

Got one, after arguing with the advisors at my LFS. They really know nothing..he seems happy in his new home

Yay yep they never seem to know much or they just don't care that's most but not all. Pics ?

 

[Scott28]

This place keep bettas in cups of water.. Advised them how bad this is.. Here is my new addition, he seems pretty happy

 

[Scott28]

If you acquire gouramis, be sure the water isn't highly agitated as gouramis have labrnithy organs an breath from the surface

Thanks for the advice

 

[_skyla_]

This place keep bettas in cups of water.. Advised them how bad this is.. Here is my new addition, he seems pretty happy

Aww pretty I love the powder blues

 

[Scott28]

Was tempted by the honey ones, but loved the colour of this one.

 

[_skyla_]

Was tempted by the honey ones, but loved the colour of this one.

The honeys are nice but I have always preferred dwarf gouramis