I think this is normal behavior...

[parrotfish100]

I have 2 Gouramis in a 10 g tank together (I know its a little small)- They are a Blue Gourami and a Kissing Gourami. During feeding time, the KG gets EXTREMELY aggressive towards the Blue. Is this normal? (Chasing it around the tank and "kissing" it) :shake: Relentlessly...

 

[OrionGirl]

Yes--the kissing gouramies are very aggressive. That behavior is a sign of aggression, and it can kill the recipient fish. KG also get much, much larger--up to 10 inches. If you don't plan on upgrading within 3-4 months, you should find it a new home now.

 

[aquariumfishguy]

Very true. These fish can be aggressive, which is just one reason they should be in much larger aquariums.

I've seen what you call "peaceful" fish fight, it doesnt matter what you classify them as. If you keep them in a small tank, they will end up fighting somehow.

 

[dwf73]

I dont know much about gouramis, but perhaps they are being underfed? That could contribute to the agression if it is indeed the case.

 

[TKOS]

I doubt they are fighting due to being underfed.

What else is in the tank?

As was mentioned the kisser are one of the more aggressive "community" fish. They look all cute with that little kissing action but watch out.

 

[parrotfish100]

Its just the 2 in there. Its not because they are underfed, I think its just too small of a tank. I got the KG like a year ago, and they are doing fine, except at feeding time. The KG has been doing this for a while now, and the BG seems to be fine.

 

[aquariumfishguy]

Yeah they need a much larger aquarium. They would work in a 55 gallon...in fact, they could possibly be introduced to community type fish if you supply a large enough tank for them to all get along in.

 

[parrotfish100]

Ooooh. Ok, thanks a lot!