My dwarf gourami is not very active, well he doesnt swim as much asmi othr fsh, nrml?
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Is he new? My dwarf gouramis were really shy the first two weeks. Whenever I'd sit at the tank and watch them they'd quickly dart behind a plant or rock and hide there until I left. Until they learned that I'm the provider of food. Now they come to the front of the tank to greet me and blow bubbles whenever they see me reach for the fish food.
However, if he's spending a lot of time at the bottom of the tank it may a sign of illness. Also, dwarf gouramis really do best if you have a group of them with about twice as many females as males. I'm aiming to get my two dwarf male gouramis to three males and five females.
However, if he's spending a lot of time at the bottom of the tank it may a sign of illness. Also, dwarf gouramis really do best if you have a group of them with about twice as many females as males. I'm aiming to get my two dwarf male gouramis to three males and five females.
My dwarf was skiddish at first as well. It took about two weeks, like Phrag mentioned, for him to become friendly. Now, when I look into the tank, he comes up to the front to see what the commotion is; he's very curious. I love him. Great fish. 
He is likely extra stressed as well since your tank is not yet cycled. Dwarf gouramis are one of the more sensitive types of fish. Keep an eye on his color to see if he starts to fade at all.
Keep an eye on him and see if hes swimming funny and if hes eating right.
ahhh, I think he's just new, but you never know.... IMO he should start coming out more in anywhere form 2 more days to 2 more weeks, but keep us updated if anything seems up with him.