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Beeker

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I was comparing the compatability chart on Liveaquaria to the list on the Aquaria Central Species Profile lists and I am getting two different answers. Which can I trust? So far, I have been comparing temperment and water params and that is how I put my 10 gal together. According to Liveaquaria my setup wouldn't work, but so far so good. I noticed that the chart is a generalization, not taking into account different species temperments. I have an idea for my 75 gal. but, again according to Liveaquaria, it won't work. Should I risk it?
 
This is just a dream for the future because the tank is in use right now.
But this is the list:

2 German Ram Blue Cichlids
2 Neon Blue Dwarf Gouramis
5 Sparkling Gouramis
7 Purple Emperor Tetras
7 Bleeding Heart Tetras
8 Harlequin Rasboras

According to the Aquaria Central Species Profile, all of these should be compatible. According to Liveaquaria, they are not. But, that chart is very general.

Any thoughts?
 
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I can see where you may run into problems between the gourmais, they can bully eachother around. I've never heard of peaceful bettas to comment on how "peaceful" they are. But thats really the only problem I see.
 
The wdarf gouramis, if they are both male (and females are pretty tough to come by in certain parts of the country) then they could be real terrors with one another, and possibly the smaller gouramis, not sure. Dwarves are pretty aggressive little fish, unfortunately. No idea how they would behave with the Imbellis either.
 
So far my Sparkling Gouramis have developed a hierarchy among the three of them. They and the Bettas don't seem to pay much attention to eachother. They co-habitate quite peacefully. Swimming together, not really caring. But the Gouramis, with eachother, tend to be bullies. The one with the most coloration must make it known who is boss. There is never any harm done. They do get along fine, but the more colorful one does flare every now and then at the other two just to remind them who is boss. Other than that the tank is very interesting. The Tetras cause me more concern than any other fish. They are constantly darting around and at eachother. It seems more like a game though.
"Sure, it's all fun and games until someone loses an eye." Whoever said that must have had fish in mind.
 
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Why is it that gouramis are always sold as peaceful fish? LiveAquaria.com, Petsmart, and all of my lfs have them listed as peaceful community fish and usually sell males in pairs.
 
gritscwgrl22 said:
Why is it that gouramis are always sold as peaceful fish? LiveAquaria.com, Petsmart, and all of my lfs have them listed as peaceful community fish and usually sell males in pairs.
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To sell more of them is my guess. I mean, they are certanily beautiful fish with interesting fins and coloration. Also, I think it is worth noting that they are indeed peaceful communtiy fish... if you buy one of them. On top of that they can do well in large aquariums if you have more than one gourami. A lot depends on the fish. There are some pretty mellow gouramis out there. There are also some demons. Even certain varieties are peaceful. And, as with anything in the fish hobby, certain claims by sellers and manufacturers have to be taken with a grain of salt, two cups of research and a dash of luck. For instance the claims of regular dechlorinator that it eliminates chloramines. Well, yes it does. It removes the chlorine and leaves toxic ammonia in your tank for the fish to breathe. The claim is true in that there are no more chloramines, and they could care less if your fish dies of toxic levels of ammonia. If people's dogs or cats were being endangered to such an extent, there would be a public outcry, news stories and a hearing on Capitol Hill but since it's just some 2 dollar fish... Oh, sorry, rant is over. Go back to reading now.
 
Peaceful Bettas usually mean female bettas...
 
Betta Imbellis is the peaceful betta. the claim is you can keep one or more together without arguments, from what I gather the betta splendens has been bred as a fighting fish for centuries in Vietnam which gives it the 'fight' quality. Betta imbellis is a fish taken from the wild, with no history of being bred to 'fight', thus 'peaceful' betta. I am still looking into this.

My LFS advised me to buy either 6 dwarve males or only one. (twor or three will fight to death) Even my more peaceful 'pearl' male and female, can spar on occasion.


grtscwgirl22? Cowboy butts drive me nuts too :rolleyes:
 
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