convict question

[kelly82]

would it be ok to house a single convict with an opeline gourami and 2 pearl gourami? please dont shout im only enquiring it would be in a 29gallon long. any opinions appreciated,thanks

 

[MbunaFishKeeper]

you could keep one convict on its own in a 29 gal but in the smaller space it would be more aggressive and there for more than likely kill the gourami's.

 

[dbcb314]

I think pearl gouramis are too wimpy to be with a con

 

[cdfishie123]

the first time i had cons. (dont yell at me for this) there was a breeding pair(not on purpose) in a ten gallon with a honey gourami. there were some fin nipping but it worked out just make sure there is a corner or something safe enough for the gouramis to hide

 

[Lupin]

there were some fin nipping but it worked out just make sure there is a corner or something safe enough for the gouramis to hide

This is applying stress to the bullied fish.

 

[kelly82]

:grinyes: lol ok, i wont go there then, dont want my gouramis 2 be picked on,thanks for the advice

 

[Nolapete]

yah, gouramis and convicts = bad

 

[scott-kim]

Other cichlids would work. Keyholes, festivums, maybe rainbows . many others but you may have a hard time finding them

 

[Rbishop]

I would advise against it.