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	Chocolate Gouramies, anyone got these?
crusha Enthusiast Fish Geek Posts: 262 Kudos: 183 Votes: 102 Registered: 11-Nov-2005	I saw these at a lfs and they are the cutest thing, after having researched i'm undecided as to whether to get a couple or not. Has anyone had these before, what are your experiences with them. According to the research they are very difficult to keep alive!!! Those who say they cant, Never will !!!
Posted 13-Feb-2006 04:41
BubbleLover Hobbyist Posts: 64 Kudos: 32 Votes: 45 Registered: 12-Feb-2006	I had two of these fish and they both died within the first two days. I suggest you give them a go and see what happens!! My Fish like swimming all day long, They love my bubbles 'pop' on their bum! http://photos.yahoo.com/shedevil_90
Posted 13-Feb-2006 05:10
Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	I've kept them before with success. As long as you have an established planted tank with a relatively low pH/hardness, they should be fine. They are sensitive to changes in water chemistry and any pollutants, but they aren't too hard. I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 13-Feb-2006 05:25
colisa lalia Enthusiast Posts: 238 Kudos: 153 Votes: 0 Registered: 13-Mar-2002	I think cory is right if you give these fish soft water and low pH you have a pretty good chance of keeping them. However I really wouldn't suggest them. These are not easy fish to keep and they require a lot of care. Also although you wouldn't know it, males can be as nasty to each other and females as betta males are. If you want to try I would opt for a larger tank say 55gal with soft water, low pH, lots of plants, and a very REGULAR water change regime. I would also reasearch this fish considerably before you decide to purchase it.
Posted 13-Feb-2006 05:31
crusha Enthusiast Fish Geek Posts: 262 Kudos: 183 Votes: 102 Registered: 11-Nov-2005	Thank you all for your comments. Im still not sure about buying some. Im not too clear on how to tell the sexes apart. Those who say they cant, Never will !!!
Posted 13-Feb-2006 06:58


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