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Compatibility:
Dwarf Gouramis make a wonderful addition to the passive community aquarium. Larger Gouramis are very graceful swimmers work best in the semi-aggressive community aquarium with fish similar to it's adult size.

Gourami Fish Species: Tips & Tricks - Gourami Q/A The Gourami is hardy, beautiful and easy to care for. This Fish Species enjoys each others company. There are several color varieties, and you should mix and match at least 3-4 of them. If you keep only one of these Gouramis, it will probably annoy other types of fish, especially other Three Spot and Dwarf Gouramis. It if very hard to find Females. They aren't sold in many pet stores due to their lack of appeal and color. Like any fish a Gourami can have a mind of there own. Some have been known to pick on angelfish. Gouramis can also be helpful reducing an overpopulation of snails. When they get older keep them only with fish their own size. Never place two male dwarf gouramies together. One will without a doubt bully the other, leaving the latter miserable. Generally speaking, male gouramies don't mix well. Gourami Fish Species: DO'S - Gourami Q/A Keep them in a nice sized group. Separate the fry and parents after about a week. Make sure your tank can handle some of the larger types. Giant Gouramis grow to 2 feet in length. Gourami Fish Species: DONT'S - Gourami Q/A Keep just one Gouramis. Be careful when mixing different types of Gouramis, they can be trouble!

Popular Gourami Species Banded Gourami Colista fasciata Giant Gourami Osphronemus gorami Chocolate Gourami Sphaerichthys osphromenoides Dwarf Gourami Colisa lalia Honey/Sunset Gourami Colisa chuna Kissing Gourami Helostoma temminckii Moonlight Gourami Trichogaster microlepis Pearl Gourami Trichogaster leeri Snakeskin Gourami Trichogaster pectoralis Thick lipped Gourami Colisa labiosa Three-Spot Gourami Trichogaster trichopterus (Blue, Gold, Opaline)

 Gouramis Common Fish Species Care Sheet - (PETCO.com)

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