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	Two Male Pearl Gouramis?
kayteekate Small Fry Posts: 12 Kudos: 7 Votes: 16 Registered: 09-Dec-2007	I want a pair a Pearl Gouramis, and was wondering if they have to be a male/female pair, or would two males get along as well? Thanks.
Posted 08-Jan-2008 00:13
Joe Potato Fish Addict Kind of a Big Deal Posts: 869 Votes: 309 Registered: 09-Jan-2001	Edited by Joe Potato Depends on the size of the tank and the personalities of the individual gouramis. Normally I'd advise against it, but pearls are generally pretty benign. I think two males would be fine together in anything above a 30 gallon tank. Out of curiosity, what else is in the tank?
Posted 08-Jan-2008 00:26
kayteekate Small Fry Posts: 12 Kudos: 7 Votes: 16 Registered: 09-Dec-2007	It's a 40g tank, and right now it's empty, just got finished cycling it... going to get fish sometime this week. I plan on putting in 2 Pearls, an Angelfish, a Dwarf Gourami, some Kuhli Loaches and either a small school of something or some Platys.
Posted 08-Jan-2008 01:13
FishKeeperJim Big Fish Member MTS Anonymous Posts: 348 Kudos: 208 Votes: 186 Registered: 09-Jan-2007	In a 40 gallon tank they would be fine. Personally I would go for the male and female, as the two males might squabble a bit. mts.gif" border="0"> I vote do you? My Tanks at Photobucket
Posted 18-Jan-2008 04:05
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	There should not be a problem at all. In the 5ft tank I have had up to six male Pearl Gourami and never a problem. They like plenty of top cover I would recommend a floating water sprite. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 18-Jan-2008 10:22


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