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I would "up" the corys to 6, and I wouodn't add all the gauramis...not too sure if they would all get along. Why not get a pair of one kind?
The two UDC should be find, same with the corys, the bumble bee goby, and the tetras.
Maybe add 3 or so loaches? There neat.

1 lace gourami
1 gold gourami
1 opaline gourami
2 upside down catfish
8 rummy nosed tetras
4 corys
1 bumble bee goby

In what size tank? Bullying is definitely an issue, but often overated. The most important thing we're looking at here is the size. They will also likely eat your bumblebee goby--mine did.



Last edited by Cup_of_Lifenoodles at 09-Dec-2004 20:28

gouramies are fine I have 3 diferent kinda of gouramies and they hang out with eachother in these floating plants

Gouramis do get fairly large...

Pearl gourami (Trichogaster leeri): 4"
Opaline gourami (Trichogaster trichopterus): 5"
Gold gourami: (Trichogaster trichopterus): 5"

Trichogaster trichopterus are larger and more aggressive than Trichogaster leeri, so the pearl gourami will most likely get bullied and stressed out.

Also, Trichogaster trichopterus will fight if kept in pairs, like the stocking list indicates.

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I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.

Yeah they actually do. One threespot morph is already 4-5 inches there.

Last edited by Cup_of_Lifenoodles at 09-Dec-2004 19:41

They are much more beautiful than any gourami

What if she doesn't think this? I bet there on some people on here that may disagree with that statement. That seems to be happening alot around here..".this is more pretty then that, so you should get it". What if she is not looking for "pretty" fish? That is your opion, so please don't say "They are much more beautiful then _____" because it really is just your opinion. I don't really care if you say it actually, but maybe if you say IMP (In my opinion) then I wouldn't have a problem with it.
And yes, I do not totally agree with her adding the 3 gauramis, but as you said before, nothing you say is going to get her to change her mine. She already pointed out that she will get rid of the gauramis if there is a problem. Also, other people in this discussion said they have kept multiple gauramis together without any problems. It just depends on the personality of the fish.
Please do not get mad at me, its just that I'm trying to make a point and it gets me kinda mad when somebody says "this fish is better then this fish" I'm not mad at you though.
-Meg

gouramis only need 20 gallon tank minimum. They dont get too big.

Not that you are going to listen, but... Two of those gouramis have got to go!
If you get rid of two gouramis, you can add several more fish. You can increase the tetra and cory groups, or you can go with some new fish. Have you considered a pair of German rams? They are much more beautiful than any gourami, and are great fish as long as they are acclimated properly. For more information on this wonderful fish: [link=http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/blueram.xml]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/blueram.xml" style="COLOR: #808080[/link]

I urge you, please listen to me and the other responsible members of this website. We aren't trying to make you feel bad, or belittle you. Really, we know what we are doing. We don't want your fish to suffer from stress or die.

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And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."

Does nobody think that those gouramis will get to big for a 30? they will get to be about 5 inches.

Thanks for the advice.
1 lace gourami
1 opaline gourami
1 gold gourami
2 usd catfish
6 rummy nsoe tetras
6 Panda cories
What do you think?

i have 4 gouramis in my tank, and theres not a problem.

Yep, sounds good. I would add one more cory to make them a school though.

1 lace gourami-female
1 gold gourami-female
1 oplaine gourami-female
2 USD catfish
6 rummy nose tetras
5 panda cories
I will move the gouramis if they are trouble.

I still don't think you should add the 3 different types of gauramis...but you could always try it, and if it doesn't work out find them another home. All fish have different personalities(sp?) so you never know.
I think your stocking list looks fine other then that.
Tell us what your gonna decide on...
-Meg

Seems like alot of fish for a 30 gallon to me....I could be wrong though.

I believe we've had this discussion before. In fact, most people (on this site anyway) agreed in that the gouramis would not be fine. Why are you bringing this up again, and ignoring our advice? We are not trying to belittle you, just point out that those three gouramis in a 30 gallon tank won't do well. I urge you, please reconsider. Eliminate two of the gouramis at least. I also don't like the bumblebee goby. If I am not mistaken, they prefer brackish water, which your other fish won't tolerate.

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And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."

Or like I said except with 2 bumble bee gobys. A book siad they like company of their own kind or other little fish.(Maybe the tetras?)

Good Idea, but I really love the gouramis. Most people seem to say they will be fine. what about:
1 lace gourami
1 opaline gourami
1 gold gourami
2 usd catfish
6 rummy nosed tetras
1 bumble bee goby
6 panda corys
Thankyou for replying so quickly!

Opps...didn't mean to put the list under my post. I was just pasting and coping it to see what you had...anyways, I think your list should be this:
2 gauramis (a pair of whatever ones you want)
2 Upside down cats
8 rummy nosed tetras
6 cories
1 bumble bee goby (if they like company, maybe get 2)
Some loaches?

I am setting up a 30 gallon tank. My idea for stocking is:
1 lace gourami
1 gold gourami
1 opaline gourami
2 upside down catfish
8 rummy nosed tetras
4 corys
1 bumble bee goby