There really is no way for me to predict how your gouramis will react to him in the long run. I just know that mixing Anabantids of just about any group can lead to trouble. There are always exceptions, of course. Heck, I once had an Angel Fish and an African Butterfly fish that were perfectly happy living with my guppies and neon tetras. The reason I said you may be overstocked is I was considering the adult sizes of these fish. Paradise gouramis can get four inches long. Bettas can get 3-4 inches long You are housing a lot of fish in a 10 gallon tank.powellmacaque said:Yes, those are the fish I bought. I have a friend who has a 65 gallon tank, do you think it would be better to give the fish to him -he already has paradise gouramis in his tank-¿. My betta is a very passive betta. When I place a mirror next to him, he doesn't flare up, or swim frantically like most bettas. I think that is because when he was in his 2 gallon bowl, the only available spot that I had at the time was right next to a mirror in my bedroom. Will this passiveness make him more prone to attack, or will the gourami's realize he isn't a threat and just leave him alone¿ Also I think you mentioned something about overstock, what do you suggest is a good amount of passive-not too aggressive, 2-6 inch fish to put in a 10-gallon¿
Today I gave him a dose of the ick treatment, and went to school. When I gave him the treatment he was still at the bottom of the tank. When I got home just now, he was at the top of the tank swimming about. I will keep treating for about 2½ weeks...
If you wish to keep the betta in the 10 gallon, there are other options you can use. Since bettas will utilize a lot of the tank, especially the middle and upper parts, bottom feeders are usually what most people think of right away. I personally usually suggest 5-6 pygmy cory catfish as they are very fun, active, daytime schoolers. They attain a maximum size of an inch. Your betta would be fine with them and they would definitely leave the betta alone. I think it's a great combination.