Dwarf Q......

[platyperson]

Once my fry are a bit bigger and are no longer in danger of being eaten, I want to get a male dwarf gourami to share my 21 gallon tank with my 3 platies. Will he become aggresive and territorial? I really want a gourami, any kind would do, so if I cant have the dwarf, what can I get?

 

[nigel]

i have 3 dwarf gouramis in a 35 gallon with 1 3 spot ,5 zebra danios, & 4 black widows they keep to themselves just chasing each other occasionally i suggest u get a pair to keep them occupied with each other rather than a single 1 .Mine are always active finding bits of leftover food standing on their heads picking at the gravel etc,great little fish i have no problems with them

 

[sylvia]

The one male would be fine with platies. The males are only territorial towards each other. If you want to get more than one, I'd get a trio (1 male, 2 females) but you may encounter difficulties with finding females. Getting a pair is fine but the male might occasionaly harass the female and, again, you may find it difficult to find females. 2 males is also fine but with only 2, territorial aggression cannot be spread out (don't go for more just because of this though as they need space for establishing a territory).