I just introduced a betta with my dwarf gourami who was quite extroverted and it got flared at so I removed the betta and put it in isolation. Are they incompatable fish?
2007-01-12 02:44:05 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Bettas usually only puff at fish that resemble them. Any fish with long flowy tails cannot be out with a betta (ie guppies etc.)
I'm guessing that because dwarf gouramis (only dwarf) are peaceful fish, maybe the betta thought it was another betta. It could be because of the gouramis long feelers.
Regardless, it seems they are incompatable, and you did the right thing by removing it.
2007-01-12 02:52:55 · answer #1 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The dwarf gourami and the fighting fish are both from the same genus,Anabantidae,and the Betta probably thought(?,OK perceived) it's close enough to merit a flare. If gill flaring is all that's going on,then the Betta will eventually get tired and quit. If there is no fin tearing or other aggression going on,leave them together,it won't hurt anything. Good luck,PeeTee
2007-01-12 11:24:55 · answer #2 · answered by PeeTee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably not then, dwarf gouramis have longer tails and bright colors, therefor making the betta think it's the same as his species. Flaring is usually a sign of stress or intimidation. You will know for sure if he chases the gourami around, thanks for trying though alot of people are led to believe betta's are dangerous fish to put in with other fish, completely false.
2007-01-12 12:41:37 · answer #3 · answered by Flames Fan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Siamese fighting fish will act aggressively towards other fish with trailing pectal fins i.e dwarf gourami's, angelfish, guppy's, pretty much anything with a fancy fin display. They can be kept with other fish such as neon tetras and small barbs, but nothing too extravagant! Hope that helps :)
2007-01-12 10:50:33 · answer #4 · answered by FerreTrout 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there are really not too many fish you can place with Betta's.That flaring of gills is a fight mode that they show "I am the boss".I put my big goldfish with my Betta's and they did ok, but you have to watch them as they pick at the fins.there is a site that you can get information on betta's on google.Just type in questions on betta's and it will take you there.
2007-01-12 10:56:34 · answer #5 · answered by Smiles 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have bred these for years. I have kept males in tanks with discus, angels all kinds of tetras and never had a problems with any of them. Siamese Fighters are one of the most placid fish of all.
2007-01-12 11:14:13 · answer #6 · answered by Darren T 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think they should be, but our gourami has systematically bullied all our other fish and eaten all our neons, so I suppose it depends on the personality of the fish.
2007-01-12 10:48:52 · answer #7 · answered by Ally 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
male betta and dwarf gourami don't get along very well, because they are both very teritorial. Male bettas shouldn't be in a tank with anything but african dwarf frogs, or small shrimp. they just aren't very hospitable creatures.
2007-01-12 10:50:56 · answer #8 · answered by Silver Thunderbird 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Most fishes are incompatible and territorial.
However... they can both live happily if your tank is big enough for both of them.
2007-01-12 10:57:12 · answer #9 · answered by Aussies-Online 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard it called a gourami before. Bless you if you only have a dwarf one. Never mind, it's what you do with it that counts
2007-01-12 10:49:12 · answer #10 · answered by surdy 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋