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fishnewbie Big Fish Posts: 349 Kudos: 619 Votes: 319 Registered: 01-Apr-2004	Would it be possible to add a RTBS to this possible 90 gallon setup: 1 BGK 7 congo tetras 7 emperor tetras 2 BNs 3 Pearl gouramis 2 Dwarf Gouramis 2 Bolivian Rams 2 angelfish???<---not sure on these Thanks for any help. Last edited by fishnewbie at 14-Nov-2004 16:18
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
john.stone Banned Posts: 1600 Kudos: 2332 Votes: 18 Registered: 03-Apr-2003	The shark will try to beat up on the gouramis... But in a 90g it might be alright... You just might end up with some reclusive gouramis.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
fishnewbie Big Fish Posts: 349 Kudos: 619 Votes: 319 Registered: 01-Apr-2004	kewl, I think it will be the last fish I buy for my 90 gallon(if I get one), so that it won't be disturbed and pester any new fish. The it will be like the gouramis' home so RTBS will be less inclined to attack them, I guess.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	I had a RTBS and it tried to kill my dwarf gouramis. I have heard of this also happening to other people as well, RTBS just have a vendetta towards dwarf gouramis. I wouldnt mix the two. Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
fishnewbie Big Fish Posts: 349 Kudos: 619 Votes: 319 Registered: 01-Apr-2004	fine, no DGs then... well maybe since my tank is so big, then maybe it will be all right? I guess I'll try it w/ one DG and if that works, get more.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
Sin in Style Mega Fish Posts: 1323 Kudos: 1119 Votes: 165 Registered: 03-Dec-2003	you say they dont like "dwarf" gouramis, how are they with normal gouramis?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	I personally dont know, I got rid of my RTBS after he tried for 9 hours straight to kill the gouramis. I would assume they would be ok as regular gouramis (like opalines, golds, pears) are much larger and tend to stay in the open water more often. Dwarfs are very hidey and shy and that might be what cheese the RTBS's off. Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
iltat Mega Fish Posts: 1076 Kudos: 1216 Votes: 0 Registered: 14-Oct-2002	I've only had experience with RTS and dwarf gourami, but I would be hesitant about adding them with larger gourami too just because it seems to be a species thing... Possibly try a rainbow shark instead of an RTS as they aren't AS aggressive in most cases (but don't assume they're GreenPeace members, they'll still swim around looking for some fishy-butt to kick)... PM/email/msg me if you have any questions/comments regarding me or my knowledge or if you want me to read a thread.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
fishnewbie Big Fish Posts: 349 Kudos: 619 Votes: 319 Registered: 01-Apr-2004	Okay, thanks for the help. Are rainbows kept by themselves as well?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Yes, rainbow sharks are kept by themselves. They are not shoaling or schooling fish, and can get hostile towards each other and similar looking fish, such as the red tailed black shark. Rainbow sharks are pretty much loners, and don't need to see others of their kind. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
fishnewbie Big Fish Posts: 349 Kudos: 619 Votes: 319 Registered: 01-Apr-2004	Thanks as usual, sirbrooks. You're the best.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	I wouldnt do Rainbow sharks either. They are more aggressive than RTBS and I had the same problem with the Rainbow Shark I briefly had after I returned the RTBS. Tried to kill the dwarf gouramis. Sorry I shouldve mentioned that before, but I just assumed people would know RTBS and Rainbow sharks are so similar in personality neither would be compatible with DG's. Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
fishnewbie Big Fish Posts: 349 Kudos: 619 Votes: 319 Registered: 01-Apr-2004	Ah okay... dang the DGs are pretty though. I dunno what I'm gonna do. gracias
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59


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