Dwarf Gourami Questions.

[guppy2198]

Hi guys. I have recently read you can keep 3 dwarf gouramis in a 10 gallon tank. Is this true? As I would be interested in buying some. I wondered how many dwarf gouramis if any I could keep in a 35l biube pure ( cylinder shaped) with 3 or 6 fancy male guppies. I would happily keep one or two and would be willing to sacrifice the purchase of more then 3 fancy male guppies or as a last resort two guppies. Advice would be again appreciated. Cheers.

 

[peter shogun]

sound a bit to much stocking wise but someone will be along soon to answer for deff

 

[guppy2198]

Thanks for the welcome.

 

[ATK!!!]

I agree, havin 3 dwarf gouramis in there would be a squeeze, as i said ive got a biube and even 6 tetra, 2 platy, and 2 shrimp are qiute squeezed in, i wouldnt suggest tryin 3, especially in one go..... but its your choice

 

[guppy2198]

That about 1 or 2

 

[ATK!!!]

cant believe how helpful ppl are on forum though,already learnt lots

i guess havin two in there would be ok so long as tank has cycled for a while

 

[guppy2198]

Thanks for the advice. Would two be all right with 3 or 6 fancy male guppies.

 

[ATK!!!]

well.... it says in intrustion manual that for the biube 20cm of fish can be kept but i dont think that is a good rule, howevever i think that u may be able to get away 2 gouramis and the guppies if u introduce them slowly and make sure to test for ammonia build up

but i would say that if u see fish lookin distressed u MUST return to shop

 

[guppy2198]

Do Dwarf Gouramis need to be kept in pairs? If not I would be happy with just the one and 3 or 6 (what do you think) guppies. Thanks for the advice.

 

[guppy2198]

I have just read honey gouramis are smaller. Might be the best for me. Please still comment on what you think. P.S Does a planted aquarium mean real plants fake plants or both? As all gouramis need them to be happy.

 

[Carlovel1]

I have just read honey gouramis are smaller. Might be the best for me. Please still comment on what you think. P.S Does a planted aquarium mean real plants fake plants or both? As all gouramis need them to be happy.

Honey Gouramis are smaller, more peaceful and probably are a better choice. You could comfortably fit a trio of them (1M 2F) into your tank

 

[peter shogun]

I have just read honey gouramis are smaller. Might be the best for me. Please still comment on what you think. P.S Does a planted aquarium mean real plants fake plants or both? As all gouramis need them to be happy.

real plants

 

[FishAreFriendsNotFood10]

I have just read honey gouramis are smaller. Might be the best for me. Please still comment on what you think. P.S Does a planted aquarium mean real plants fake plants or both? As all gouramis need them to be happy.

real plants

they dont need them to be happy tbh but ur aquarium will benefit from them and they look sooo good

 

[JoshuaA]

I have just read honey gouramis are smaller. Might be the best for me. Please still comment on what you think. P.S Does a planted aquarium mean real plants fake plants or both? As all gouramis need them to be happy.

real plants

they dont need them to be happy tbh but ur aquarium will benefit from them and they look sooo good

True, if you can get floating plants or weeds the float then your gouramis will benefit from that. They like a bit of protection or cover for when they're sitting at the surface.