Gourami and Gourami

Is it OK to mix Gourami species?

 

I'd be more concerned about mixing too many males than mixing of species, since they are surface dwellers and territorial.

Unless there is a very large size discrepency the mixing of species --should-- not be a problem.

Best of luck.

 

Do you need to keep the male/female ratio the same? One male (either species) and two females (either species?)

 

Actualy it is one Male Blue Gourami and a female Pearl Gourami but I plan on restocking the whole tank

 

now its a pair each of blue opaline and pearls

 

HI rainman..Congrats on your new additions, Gourami's are a beautiful fish. ;D
How are your Gourami's getting along?

~ kate

 

just great. At first I only had a male Blue and a female pearl, than I added a a pair of Opalines and a female blue for my male. The funny thing is, my female pearl sulked aroud like she was sad that there wasn't a male pearl for her lol. But I ended up getting on so now she follows him around touching him all day with her feelers. . Amasingly there is no aggresion between any of them I am thankfull

 

great news.. good luck with them! ;D
Ive seen photos of adult male pearls showing some beautiful color and dots.
very nice indeed..

~ kate

 

Gourami Tank

I have a 55gal tank that is all Gourami's. I have 3 Powder Blue Dwarf all male, 3 Pearl 1 male 2 female, 2 Female Opline and a mated pair of blue. They all get along well and so Far I have had no problems. The 2 Opalines are the only juviniles. I do plan on seperating a few pairs for breeding.