Can Dwarf Gouramis and Kissing Gouramis be kept in the same tank?

Question

I am going to the fish store called Denizens of the Deep, and am going to buy some gouramis. The people at that place don't kno diddly squat about their fish, so i'm asking you guys (and girls).Also, can my angelfish live happily with both kinds of gouramis?

Answer 1

yes--they are b9th from the Gouurami family--like all fish someone is going to be boss--watch the angel in case of fin nipping-depending on the size of the angel. Once the angel gets bigger than the gourami, there shouldn't be a problem

Answer 2

Before buying Kissing Gouramis, be aware that they do get quite big (a foot long) and aren't really appropriate for the average tank. In addition, they are mildly aggressive, and angels are territorial. In order to be able to keep Angels and Kissing Gouramis together for any extended period. I would hope your tank is at least 75 gallons. Any less and you should just stick to the small gourami types.

Dwarf Gourami's are much, much smaller and they wouldn't stand much of a chance if the rest of the fish decided they didn't like the company of the dwarf. On the other hand, if your tank is big enough and decorated well enough, they might not even be noticed by the larger tankmates, though I wouldn't do the mix myself. In a typical persons sized tank (20-50 gallons) I would certainly just go with the Dwarf and forget the Kissers.

Answer 3

Oh yes. They get along fine. They are by nature, a tad agressive. If you have ample greenry and some places for them to set-up their own territories, they will be fine. Angelfish...now, they are a tad aggressive as well, BUT, they also have these nice long flowing tails that gouramis love to 'nip' at. But, if you have a large enough tank, it will be fine. I wouldnt stick all of them in anything under 30 gallons though. Whatever you do, remember not to buy more than 2 at a time. Your tanks ph balance MUST be kept level or diseases and fungus will build up, due to the increase in the ammonia from the fish pp'ing. Its better to get 4 small (guppy size) 2-3 mid (gouramies) or 1 large (Oscar size) at a time. Wait a week, then add them as your tank size allows. Make sure the fishes required water temps are compatible, as well, as their saline requirments. Never put coral in a fresh water tank...boil any rocks BEFORE placing them into your tank. Stay away from neon or bright flashy colored ornaments. Keep your tank out of direct sunlight...this will keep them healthy and will keep the algae from taking over your tank. Never ever do a complete water change. That is a sure fire way to kill off the good bacteria in the tank. It will also corrupt the tanks ph balance. READ, everything you can on tanks and especially the fish you are wanting BEFORE getting them. Most of all, enjoy!!

Huggs!!

Answer 4

The dwarfs shouldn't be a problem at all. Kissing gourami however can get a bit large and a bit territorial as they grow, so I really wouldn't suggest them in a tank with dwarf gourami. They should be ok with the angels though.

MM

Answer 5

What length tank and what kinda Cichlid are you going to get ?????? those both prefer to be responded earlier i am going to respond to. Angel Fish ARE South American Cichlids and percentage an fairly similar personality. even nonetheless no longer as recommend lively. also they're a education fish and choose communities to do their perfect. The rainbow shark is gonna strengthen huge and get aggressive. The gouramis would properly be aggressive in the course of one yet another. Tire Tack eel will outgrow your tank. The loach searching on what kind would out strengthen (if its a clown) or be merely nice. i does no longer upload any more advantageous Cichlids to this tank until eventually you've a minimum of a fifty 5 Gallon. If i became going this tank the following is what i ought to do. (assuming obviously it really is a fifty 5 gallon) get rid of the Rainbow shark,Gouramis,mollies, guppy's and tire track eel ( your tire track receives to over 3 feet and needs a one hundred and fifty gallon tank btw) Then get your self about 4 more advantageous angelfish, 2 Albino Bristol nostril Plecos, 3 German Blue Rams a million male 2 females. (there is your Cichlid's) and doubtless 5 everyday Danios. Its all as a lot as you yet this tank is headed for undesirable circumstances strong success - Mickey

Answer 6

I really don't know diddly squat either I am still asking lots of questions. Paranoid about goofy fish. But I do have blue dwarf and kissy gourami together with silver dollars and catfish sharks and two fancy goldfish in a 55 gallon tank.. Its a pretty combo and everyone minds their own business.

Answer 7

Kissing gourami are semi-aggressive, and in fact kissing is all male on male shoving matches. Dwarf gourami are peaceful, and shy. They will fight will other dwarf gourami. Angels are semi-aggressive like kissers. So a dwarf gourami might get bullied, and have trouble competing for food in a tank with angels, and kissers.

So in short angels, and most gouramis yes. No dwarf, or paradise gourami. (Paradise gourami are really really agressive when they get older.

Answer 8

Dwarf Gouramis + Kissing Gouramis = no
Dwarf gouramis can go with other dwarf angelfish. Kissing gouramis can go with any kind of angelfish.

Answer 9

personally, i would just stick with the dwarf gouramis... They are much more peacefull. the kissers might bully them, and the angel.. well... i won't go there. but all in all... stick with the dwarfs.

Answer 10

Both breeds are very peaceful, get along with most other non-agressive fish. No problems. Good luck