Dwarfs

[James9114]

Thinking of getting a pair of dwarf gouramis instead of a siamese fighter for my cherry shrimp tank will they eat the cherrys?

 

[ThunderOKC]

You can always try! Two pair of the Gouramis is better than one Betta fish. Just keep a close watch to see what happens. Of course, you must always provide enough plants, grass and anything like decors, rocks or driftwood for the shrimps.

 

[Essjay]

How big is your shrimp tank? Most people have small ones. Dwarf gouramis need more space than a betta, a pair needs a minimum of 50 to 60 litres.

 

[Primm]

My pair never ate them. If that helps!

 

[James9114]

My pair never ate them. If that helps!

Thanks very much. Tank is 54 litres more than enough. Is it just 1 male 1 female or am i better 2 or 3 females?

 

[Primm]

I had 1m and 1f but the male harassed the female in the 10g in the 30g they're fine.

 

[James9114]

I had 1m and 1f but the male harassed the female in the 10g in the 30g they're fine.

It's 12 gallons.
Think i will be getting 3 female and 1 male.

 

[Essjay]

1 male and 2 or 3 females will be fine in that tank. I was just a bit worried that a lot of people have tiny shrimp tanks, less than 20 litres!

You may find that your local shops price their dwarf gouramis per pair. In this situation with apistogrammas, I asked if they'd sell me an extra female and they agreed. The worst they can say is no.