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hobby5 thank yoiu very much for all the great info! I was afraid that the female would cycle her eggs and then was wondering how long until she gets more usually. You made me feel much better in saying that she will hold onto them until she finds a suitable male! Here is another questions...

Here's another thing I was talking to the wife about. I'd LOVE to put the male in now but he is much larger...but if you all think that is ok then I may do so. HOWEVER.....we are going camping July 14 for 3 days and then off to San Diego for 4 days the weekend after that. I know the fry...

Hobby5 - Sorry didn't respond to rest of your question :) So I'll be mating them in my 20 gallon which is where I placed the female alone already for 4 days as of today 6/27. I have a 55 gallon planted tank where my male currently is. Yesterday I picked up a 55 gallon acrylic tank for FREE...

Ok so here is a shot of my female showing the whole tank (20 gallon). Also attached is my blue male in my 55 gallon. He is much bigger then her. Is it normal for the male to be much much larger? Also if she is ready with egg (well rounded), then is that something that can wait until I think...

She's about 1 1/2" to max 2" almost half the size of my powder blue male. I'm afraid he can really do some killing if she is not ready. What makes her look ready? Just curious?

Thanks for responding and confirming that my gourami is a female :) The LFS owner says he gets his specifically from Czech Republic because he hasn't had issues with iridovirus (true or not I guess we will find out). I'm actually in California USA. Wish me luck as I try my luch at breeding...

Hello Everyone, This is my fist post. I'm been in and out of fish/aquatic hobby for a long time and recently got back in and so far have built 3 Walstad style tanks. I have a 55 gallon, 20 gallon & 5 gallon all Walstad style planted tanks. My 55 gallon is my oldest at 6 months now and I can...