I've kept an angel in with the pearl I had and never had a problem, but this mix can often be an issue with aggression. Some gourami can be real jerks, as can angels. This is why in a smaller tank, you generally have one or the other.
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in a 55gallon it would be ok though? Adding a few morefake plants for now for hiding and what not
It worked in a 55g for me. It's one of those things you can try with the expectations you may be re-homing one of them.
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thanks!T TwoTankAmin - Fish store is closed Tuesday and Wednesday so they will be open tomorrow. Should I redose one more time today before I do a water change tomorrow morning to get the fish? Or just let it be?
You do not need to dose again if you stock tomorrow.
Bristlenose are egg layers not live bearers, so they do not arrive pregnant. It requires a male to fertilize the eggs to get fry.
If you want threadfins, plan a second tank
Have a read here http://rainbowfish.angfaqld.org.au/Werneri.htm
Bristlenose are egg layers not live bearers, so they do not arrive pregnant. It requires a male to fertilize the eggs to get fry.
If you want threadfins, plan a second tank
Have a read here http://rainbowfish.angfaqld.org.au/Werneri.htm
Ah! For sure on that. I can't keep track of my own disasters. Never tire of hearing how dumb I am too.
Some years back I purchased what I was told were two females. Not so much! LOL
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one tank is good for now! What would be a good alternative for this tank? I liked them because of the colors and long fins. Really looking for schooling colorful.You do not need to dose again if you stock tomorrow.
Bristlenose are egg layers not live bearers, so they do not arrive pregnant. It requires a male to fertilize the eggs to get fry.
If you want threadfins, plan a second tank
? If I can get away with “fuller capacity” I like those. But thats why I have the 90% option as well.
I would only have a male & a female pearl gourami...you "might" get away with 2 females & a male but that's pushing the "happy limits", IF you can sex them reliably when younger (& be very sure you don't buy "balloon fish" they're short lived & well, obscene!)...Go with a bit lighter stocking, there is no need to start out with the maximum # of fish, as they say for many things, less is more...& more easy to take care of & sustain...I'm lazy & like lower maintenance...I would start with 1 nerite snail, my only 1 died when it ran out of brown diatom algae...it didn't recognize other foods (veggie or prepared)...3 or 4 is too many to start with...you might be sorry, I was...
& think hard about real plants, they can be as easy as fake & so much more rewarding...When it's time, start a new thread & we'll help you!
& think hard about real plants, they can be as easy as fake & so much more rewarding...When it's time, start a new thread & we'll help you!
