Yes. That picture I posted is pretty much exactly like the pair of gouramis that I think Im going to get. What are they?? do you know??
Pretty arent they? Im excited again! A new plan.I'm feeling confused/defeated...
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Yes. That picture I posted is pretty much exactly like the pair of gouramis that I think Im going to get. What are they?? do you know??
Pretty arent they? Im excited again! A new plan.
Please don't get loaches just for algae - for one thing they're not a good choice for that. I think the suggestion was for if you wanted bottom swimmers. Corydoras are an affordable (+ cute wigglebutts) option, great peaceful community fish! Yoyo loaches can become aggressive to other fish.
Red tailed sharks are semi-aggressive & should be in a tank with similar tempered fish. Not a good mix with pearl gourami, IMO.
That is a nice list. But what about that beautiful pearl gourami?? Maybe that, and a mate, but no angels.... or is that not as visually stimulating to not have angels?
I do want that pearl for sure tho.... so we need to add it (how do we know if they are girls or boys?)
Corydoras are cute! The leapord cory cat is especially cute.
good suggestion. Wiggle butt? Their butts wiggle?? That is awsome haha
okay, no sharks. I dont want them to be mean to the others. And I am definately leaning towards a more peaceful tank.
Those Gouramis are Dwarf Sunset thicklips. If you want to order them this is where I got mine. http://www.azgardens.com/p-806-gourami-fish-dwarf-sunset-thicklip.aspx
Fishycat, I just saw the pics of V. what a beautiful fish! I have had such bad luck with my Bettas in the last few weeks. I was following petcetra advise and keeping them in 3lt betta tanks, and they were all dying. Now Im hesitant to get another when my 10 gallon tank finishes cycling, because Im afraid it will die. they are so pretty and by far my favorite fish.
I love my pearl gouramis, however you do want to be careful with them a bit. Two males in the same tank can spell trouble and you will need to have a decent amount of decor available (or some other fish) that will keep them from fighting. I actually have two males in a heavily planted 55, and the presence of the second male does tend to bring both of them out of hiding, however the one is definitely dominant and they generally spend most of their time on opposite ends of the tank.
If you want a couple nice large display fish, as you had invisioned, I think you should pick angels. They're relatively intelligent and personable fish (as most cichlids are) and you can count on them to be up and out in the open on display. I haven't had gouramis since I was a teenager but if I remember correctly they swim around randomly doing their own thing.
That is a nice list. But what about that beautiful pearl gourami?? Maybe that, and a mate, but no angels.... or is that not as visually stimulating to not have angels?
I do want that pearl for sure tho.... so we need to add it (how do we know if they are girls or boys?)
Okay. I just did some reading on the black lace angel fish... they sound nice.
and it says they are compatible with gouramis, so thats a big bonus.I think that picture is colisa lalia, aka dwarf gourami, not thick lipped.
Colisa lalia is pretty, but can be sickly from overbreeding as Platytudes mentioned. Be sure to find good healthy stock, preferably from a local breeder. Again, 1m/2f is a better combination to spread out the male's attention.
I would not combine angels & gourami, personally. Two different "centerpiece"-type fish.
Colisa lalia is pretty, but can be sickly from overbreeding as Platytudes mentioned. Be sure to find good healthy stock, preferably from a local breeder. Again, 1m/2f is a better combination to spread out the male's attention.
I would not combine angels & gourami, personally. Two different "centerpiece"-type fish.
