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	Dwarf Gouramis
warrion_2000 Enthusiast Posts: 257 Kudos: 169 Votes: 1 Registered: 29-Apr-2003	I have 2 dwarf gouramis and I can't figure out which one is male and which is female. Can someone help? The link below has three pictures of "dwarf 1" and "dwarf 2" http://www.geocities.com/sm_alihusain/gouramis.html thanks
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
warrion_2000 Enthusiast Posts: 257 Kudos: 169 Votes: 1 Registered: 29-Apr-2003	geocities isn't working so i uploaded them here.http://smahusain.spymac.net/
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	As far as I know, male dwarf gouramis tend to grow larger than females. Also, males are quite a bit more colorful, with females tending to be more dull. I think you have two males there, but I'm not 100% sure. How large are they? The older and more mature the fish are, the easier it is to sex them. 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 11:48
Nick Fish Addict 33 Posts: 553 Kudos: 668 Votes: 509 Registered: 09-Aug-2004	I agree with sir, if i'm correct female Gouramis are a very dull greyish color and very distinguishable from each other. Those are two males, without a doubt. Last edited by Jessnick at 19-Nov-2004 20:25
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
Toirtis Mega Fish Posts: 1260 Kudos: 529 Votes: 6 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Both male, I am afraid. Look here for a good comparison: http://www.g-hoener.de/images/04%20Fadenfisch%20Gurami/Colisa_lalia_neon_a.jpg and: http://www.adaniels.com.ar/enciclopedia/Dulce/TROPICAL/colisa_lalia.JPG finally: http://aqua-world.narod.ru/fishes/fish116.jpg Last edited by Toirtis at 19-Nov-2004 22:39
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	I agree. I'm 99% sure that they are both male. The males have much brighter colors, the females should never have colors like that. In fact, most fish stores don't even sell the females b/c their colouration is so poor, I can't remember the last time I saw them. You should be careful with those two boys if they're in a small tank together, they will often fight to establish territory if not given enough room. Dwarf gouramis are very peaceful, just not with their own type. HTH Last edited by FerretFanatic at 21-Nov-2004 14:57 -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
Toirtis Mega Fish Posts: 1260 Kudos: 529 Votes: 6 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	most fish stores don't even sell the females b/c their colouration is so poor, I can't remember the last time I saw them. You have that right...took me over a year to find the two females I have now.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
warrion_2000 Enthusiast Posts: 257 Kudos: 169 Votes: 1 Registered: 29-Apr-2003	space shouldn't be a problem they're in a 30g with 4 livebearers. i wanted to breed a bubblenest building fish, but so far i have'nt had any luck with bettas, i'll try to find some females i guess.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
divertran Fish Addict Posts: 784 Kudos: 469 Votes: 165 Registered: 14-Nov-2004	I have a pair of males in a 30 gal tank along with some rasboras, and they all get along fine. the dwarf gouramis chase each other a bit, but usually they are very peaceful, even with each other
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48


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