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greenmonkey51 Fish Master Posts: 1571 Kudos: 1692 Votes: 5 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	What should be the ratio of males to females with dwarf gouramis. The tank is a 75g.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:49
Toirtis Mega Fish Posts: 1260 Kudos: 529 Votes: 6 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	I have done quite well at 1:1.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:49
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	One of each sex is fine, or more females than males. Male dwarf gouramis are more likely to fight than females, but you shouldn't have any problems in such a large tank. You can safely add several pairs, as long as you have the room. 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 11:49
validator Enthusiast Posts: 195 Kudos: 62 Votes: 0 Registered: 04-Jul-2003	Sorry to hijack this thread but I was wondering if someone could direct me to some pictures of males and female Dwarf Gouramis. I have read the descriptions but amd still confused.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:49
Darthannihl8or Enthusiast Posts: 206 Kudos: 140 Votes: 20 Registered: 27-Apr-2003	The dwarf gouramis I've seen the males are coloured and the females were and greyish colour. But I may have been mistaken
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:49
Toirtis Mega Fish Posts: 1260 Kudos: 529 Votes: 6 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	I have a great comparison illustration...e-mail me at toirtis@shaw.ca, and I will send it to you.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:49
divertran Fish Addict Posts: 784 Kudos: 469 Votes: 165 Registered: 14-Nov-2004	Most of what you see at your lfs's will be males. It's actually not that easy to find females, breeders like to keep them, I heard awile back. The males are bright and colorful while the females are more drab, kinda greyish with less striking differences in their colors. poor description, I know but hope it helps
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:49
validator Enthusiast Posts: 195 Kudos: 62 Votes: 0 Registered: 04-Jul-2003	Hiya Toirtis, You've got mail. Thanks in advance. Yeah I kind of notice that the ones at my LFS are all colourful(Meaning they were males right?), it really makes it difficult to get pairs in this case. Any advice for such a situation?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:49
Toirtis Mega Fish Posts: 1260 Kudos: 529 Votes: 6 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Mail sent.... As far as getting females....ask...most shops can get them in, but don't bother....it will likely be no hassle for them to get 3-4 females tossed in with their next wholesale order.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:49
validator Enthusiast Posts: 195 Kudos: 62 Votes: 0 Registered: 04-Jul-2003	Hiya Toirtis, Thanks for the mail. I'll try to check with the LFS about bringing me some females, gouramis that is.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:49


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