Gouramis

[BigFishSmallPond]

So I called ahead to the lfs to find out what type of Gouramis they carry so I can do some research I was told: "I dont have them all memorised". She couldnt be bothered to look for me? haha So anyone suggest a gouramis and what to look for before I charge in blind? TIA for doing the lfs job

 

[jflowers]

What tank and fish do you plan on putting them in/with? Sounds like you need a new lfs, rude and unhelpful.

Jon

 

[BigFishSmallPond]

I have a 10 gallon cycled and empty and a 25 gallon that will be cycled any day now. It has a yellow lab and a small pleco.

I told that lady i would just shop elsewhere the only issue is they are the most convenient lfs or I wouldnt even be going there =[

 

[Mr Miagi]

OK, i wouldnt really recomend that you put any in with the Yellow lab. He may become a little feisty. If you plan to use the other tank you could house a pair. But not too many. How about a pair of Dwarfs?

 

[Raechal]

A pair of dwarf gouramis would be cool in the 10 gallon and could stay there forever.

You can also try a pair of croaking gourami. They get about 2.5-3 inches and they can make a croaking sound.

Or a couple of sparkling gourami

 

[BigFishSmallPond]

Thanks for the help guys! =] Makes ya wonder what these people think workin in a pet store is going to be. If you answer a phone expect to be asked about pets

 

[Mr Miagi]

Or a couple of sparkling gourami

By sparkling do you mean "Pearl" or "Mosiac". (sp?) Because if you do, i think they might be a little too big for a small ten gallon. Try and get a pair when you choose your fish. This way you wont get aggression if you accedently choose two males.

 

[BigFishSmallPond]

Ok sounds good for the 10 gallon. Any suggestions for the 25 gallon? It has 1 pleco and a yellow lab. There were two other labs with her but I lost them to my wifes drive by over feeding ;(. What kind of options do i have to go in with her? Am I limited by her aggression? Incidentally the lfs in question is the same one that sold me 3 electric yellow and a pleco in one purchase for the 10 gallon tank. Knowledgeable bunch hey? TIA

-ak

 

[Raechal]

Or a couple of sparkling gourami

By sparkling do you mean "Pearl" or "Mosiac". (sp?) Because if you do, i think they might be a little too big for a small ten gallon. Try and get a pair when you choose your fish. This way you wont get aggression if you accedently choose two males.

Sparkling gourami AKA Pygmy gourami

http/www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Di...=21&pCatId=1562

 

[Raechal]

Ok sounds good for the 10 gallon. Any suggestions for the 25 gallon? It has 1 pleco and a yellow lab. There were two other labs with her but I lost them to my wifes drive by over feeding ;(. What kind of options do i have to go in with her? Am I limited by her aggression? Incidentally the lfs in question is the same one that sold me 3 electric yellow and a pleco in one purchase for the 10 gallon tank. Knowledgeable bunch hey? TIA

-ak

Maybe get some more yellow labs and electric blues and have setup like that?

 

[BigFishSmallPond]

Ya thats what I wanted but I cant find the blues =[

 

[Raechal]

Ya thats what I wanted but I cant find the blues =[

Can you ask your LFS to order them for you maybe? We always have electric blues at my LFS.

 

[BigFishSmallPond]

I could try I spose but we have seen how useful THEY are

 

[Raechal]

I could try I spose but we have seen how useful THEY are

Yea, but if you tell them you want to order them they will be making a sale which obviously is the only thing that matters now-a-days.

 

[Inchworm]

Hi BigFishSmallPond

Honey gouramis are small and would be a good choice too.

As for the dwarf gouramis, if you live in the US, you will have a hard time finding any females to make a pair. Two males may or may not get along, so I would recommend only keeping one, like you woud a betta. They do just fine alone.

You might also add a small school of corys for the bottom of the tank. Three or 4 would fit if you only get one dwarf gourami. They seem to get along well with gouramis too.