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	Croaking, Sparkling, Pygmy, Gouramis
Toirtis Mega Fish Posts: 1260 Kudos: 529 Votes: 6 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Then why even bother asking opinions here? It is obvious that you are going to do whatever you like despite the concensus of responses from experienced aquarists.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
labrakitty Fish Addict Posts: 740 Kudos: 435 Votes: 9 Registered: 12-Nov-2004	I already reserved 2 of them, and the guy before I reserved htem said they would be fine and I could even add mroe fish. Another person at another store also said the same, they did not even stock them.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
Sin in Style Mega Fish Posts: 1323 Kudos: 1119 Votes: 165 Registered: 03-Dec-2003	( done reading labrakitty threads ) you ask for help and everytime argue with those helping. your not arguing to find out what the issue it exactly your argueing about them trying to help you. you asked if they would be ok in your tank NO they wouldnt your over stocked as it is. there is no argument these are solid facts not guesses or opinions. empty out all your fish you currently have then yes you could keep sparking gouramis. short of that i agree with NO. Last edited by Sin in Style at 27-Dec-2004 07:46
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	Many lfs sell Trichopsis pumilus, T. schalleri, and T. vittatus labelled as 'sparkling gouramis'. Obviously they are three different fish. Your description sounds like T. vittatus, but I couldn't definitely say without a picture. T. pumilus are very small, max size just over 1". They tend to be shy and require a tank temp of ~80° T. schalleri grows to a bit over 2"; requires soft, somewhat acidic water with a temp of 76-77° T. vittatus is again a species that is often shy. Max size similar to T. schalleri. They do require a warmer tank though and are often kept in a species tank because of this (79-84° ) All three need floating plants, and because of their size and temperament I personally wouldn't keep them with guppies and platies, which can be rather active. On a side note, you did ask Would they be ok in my tank? . We can only help you and answer that based on your current stock and tank conditions. Your BNs may only be 2", but they are commonly nicknamed 'poop machines' because of the amount of waste they put out, even at that size. I spend a lot of time on this site and the members here try very hard to be helpful Last edited by Theresa_M at 27-Dec-2004 07:12 ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
fish1 Banned Posts: 1727 Kudos: 1910 Votes: 58 Registered: 09-May-2004	Here is the profile of them on this site [link=http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/sparklinggourami.xml]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/sparklinggourami.xml" style="COLOR: #0000FF[/link] Go to [link=google]http://google.com" style="COLOR: #0000FF[/link] and type in sparkilig gourami and see what you can find.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
labrakitty Fish Addict Posts: 740 Kudos: 435 Votes: 9 Registered: 12-Nov-2004	I am not asking you if I can fit it. I am asking you to give me inforamtion about them. do you know anything about htem? I am keeping the 3 live bearers adding 1 more of the same gender and keeping the bristle nsoe. they are only 2" and when they get bigger i will move them.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
Toirtis Mega Fish Posts: 1260 Kudos: 529 Votes: 6 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	3 livebearers (guppies or swords or platies) of the same gender, a single pair of sparkling gouramis, and 3-5 small corydoras (such as hasbrosus or pygmaeus) would make for a fine compliment in a 10 gallon tank, providing sufficient filtration...but what you are currently suggesting would be a bit much for that ten.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
labrakitty Fish Addict Posts: 740 Kudos: 435 Votes: 9 Registered: 12-Nov-2004	the guppies are all male, and the platys are all female. I will move the bristle nose out when thye get bigger, they are only 2" atr the moment. So now would it be ok? Could you please tell about them anyway? thankyou.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	I recommend against adding gouramis, because your tank is full enough already. The bristlenose catfish alone fully stock the tank (or will, depending on their size) because of the huge amounts of waste they produce. Platies are pretty active fish, and like to have good amounts of swimming room. Plus, platies and guppies are really good at producing fry (if you have males and females), so they will take up space as well. The gouramis that you mentioned are really cool fish, but they just won't fit. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
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