Blue/Gold Gourami

Blade

Could a blue/gold gourami co-exist with community fish?

Lupin

Yes, they can although they may rival other male anabantids and harass smaller tankmates.

willow

are you thinking about putting it in the 30 gll tank?

Blade

larger than that

beetlebz

lets see... at the moment i have 2 blue gouramis with now 8 glowlight tetras, 2 corys and 1 pleco. granted i added the gouramis way later than the rest of the fish but it looks like the corys run the show lol

the gouramis just hang out behind the wall or up at the top of the tank, havnt seen em bother anyone yet

leifthebunny

How large are your gouramis? Blue and Gold gouramis are more of an aggressive fish. Pearls would be more suited for community tanks, but they tend to get large enough to be a threat for the glowlights.

beetlebz

my gouramis? oooh id say 2- 2 1/2 inches or so. they hang out at the top of the tank or hide, most of the time they hang out by the filter inlet tube at the top of the tank.

the only time they are ever in the same place at the same time is in transit to their hiding place behind my little wall or during feeding time, and have not even given the tetras a second glance.

Lupin

He was directing his questions to the OP more than you.

beetlebz

ah HA! congratulations lupin, you passed the test. I was sent on a mission to see if you were really paying attention.

bf2king

nice save but we see through it. lol