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	Dwarf gourami compatible with nean tetras?
rocker23 Hobbyist Posts: 105 Kudos: 70 Votes: 0 Registered: 23-Jun-2005	is it compatible with 5 neon tetras in a planted 10 gallon tank?
Posted 28-Mar-2006 01:32
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	personally i think you are better with a paradice fish than a DG, but remember when stocking if u are going to go with DG's make sure only to get one, as two will overstock your tank.
Posted 28-Mar-2006 02:01
rocker23 Hobbyist Posts: 105 Kudos: 70 Votes: 0 Registered: 23-Jun-2005	hey thanks for the reply i only got one and they are getting along fine together i've been observing them and i don't see the gourami showing interest on the neon tetras so i think their getting along fine
Posted 28-Mar-2006 05:23
sham Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3369 Kudos: 2782 Votes: 98 Registered: 21-Apr-2004	Dwarf gouramis leave most fish alone including tetras. Just don't add any other gouramis or labyrinth fish(paradise and bettas) otherwise they could fight. A dwarf gourami is pushing the size of a 10g but I think I'd still go with the dwarf before the paradise. Mine were more active than my dwarf gouramis and far more agressive to other fish in a 10g.
Posted 28-Mar-2006 13:22
waldena Hobbyist Posts: 117 Kudos: 80 Votes: 71 Registered: 30-Jan-2006	I have 2 dwarf gourami's with my 8 neon's and have no problems. The male DG did give them a little chase when he first entered the tank, but he gave up on that after a couple of days. The neon's remained wary of the pair of them for a bit longer than that, but now neither pays the other the slightest bit of attention.
Posted 28-Mar-2006 20:47
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	A Dwarf Gourami & 5 Neons do well together, but don't add more fish in a 10 gal. tank. http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 29-Mar-2006 22:26
pookiekiller12 Fish Addict Posts: 574 Kudos: 633 Votes: 41 Registered: 13-Apr-2004	A sparkling gourami would be a bit smaller and a better fit. By the way, never had a problem between my dwarf gourami and my sparkling gourami. Yes, the gourami should not bother the neons Good luck.
Posted 29-Mar-2006 23:38
juwel-180 Enthusiast Posts: 291 Kudos: 212 Votes: 17 Registered: 07-Dec-2005	i have 1 male and 1 female gourami in my tank and 19 neons they get along well and have had no problems
Posted 29-Mar-2006 23:40


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