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	what gourami would be compatable with these tankmates?
Mia Hobbyist Posts: 86 Kudos: 79 Votes: 2 Registered: 20-Mar-2005	I have a 75 gallon planted tank which currently has 8 black neons, 1 oto, 5 platys and some fry. I want to eventually have 8-10 panda corys, and 2 or 3 blue rams, and 8 harlequin rasboras. I was also thinking of adding some gourami's. So my question really is what kind of gourami's would be good? Also how many? a pair or 2 females and 1 male? Thanks
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crazyred Fish Addict LAZY and I don't care :D Posts: 575 Kudos: 360 Votes: 293 Registered: 26-Aug-2005	I have cherry barbs, harley rasboras, platies and two gouramis---an opaline and a dwarf flame. They work. I would advise against two males of any gourami, they can get aggressive with each other. My opaline is a female and the dwarf flame is a male (most dwarf varieties for sale at the fish store are male because the females are pretty plain). Go with either a male and female full size (opaline, three spot, pearl) or one dwarf male. I may have to move my dwarf male, he's starting to get a little testy with everyone--including the platies. ]:\| Last edited by crazyred at 10-Oct-2005 22:10 ~~Melissa~~ "Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder."
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Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	I would recommend a Snakeskin Gourami (Trichogaster pectoralis). They are the largest member of the Trichogaster genus, making them the largest Belontiid as well. But fortunately, they are the most peaceful gourami you will ever find. I kept my 8" one with small Carddinals, and it didn't give them a second glance even though it could have eaten the entire school. In the wild they reach about 12" long, but in captivity, 6-8" is generally considered full-grown. I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
Mia Hobbyist Posts: 86 Kudos: 79 Votes: 2 Registered: 20-Mar-2005	so the snakeskin gourami would be ok being alone as a species? He wouldn't need a she?
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Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	They are fine alone or with others. I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
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Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	I agree, in a 75g a snakeskin would be a good choice. I have one in my 75g, and although it's with larger tankmates it's still very peaceful. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
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jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Pearl Gourami are very beautiful & peaceful aswell. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
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So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	Yes I second Pearl Gouramis. They are very beautiful and incredibly peaceful. Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
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Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	I have two female Pearl Gouramis, and they aren't what I'd call "incredibly" peaceful. They are constantly getting into dominance disputes with each other (most of which are very amusing to watch), and when I put sinking food in, they chase all the other fish away and hog it all to themselves. I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
scott-c Fingerling Posts: 17 Kudos: 22 Votes: 1 Registered: 11-Oct-2004	I agree! I have had issues with male pearls being aggresive, mainly to females but with other tank mates as well, especially when feeding live feed.
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So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	Strange, I have 1 male and 3 females, and I never see any kind of dominance issues or squabbling. Odd...mine are one of the most peaceful fish in my tank. Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
Mia Hobbyist Posts: 86 Kudos: 79 Votes: 2 Registered: 20-Mar-2005	So if I were to get pearl gouramis would I be best to get 1 female, or 1 male, or 3 females and a male???? What would be the most comfortable for the fishes? I just want them all to be happy thanks
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
Wingsdlc Fish Guru What is this? Posts: 2332 Kudos: 799 Registered: 18-Jan-2005	Something that I don't think anyone as talked about yet is your one oto. You should probably add a few more because they like to have friends. 55G Planted tank thread 19G Container Pond [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wingsdlc/Ric
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Mia Hobbyist Posts: 86 Kudos: 79 Votes: 2 Registered: 20-Mar-2005	Ya I know I'm getting 3 more otos this weekend
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Wingsdlc Fish Guru What is this? Posts: 2332 Kudos: 799 Registered: 18-Jan-2005	good call! I have 5 in my 40 gal. and they are rocking it out! 55G Planted tank thread 19G Container Pond [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wingsdlc/Ric
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