Suggestions to replace female gourami

RH33 · 12-15-2005, 02:06 PM

I just came across this forum while looking for ideas of what fish to get to replace a female dwarf gourami that recently died from dropsy. I have a 10G tank that has 1 male dwarf gourami and 3 julii cories in it. As I mentioned, it also had a female dwarf gourami but she is no longer with us. I know I could get another female dwarf gourami but it is my son's tank and he would really like to try something else. Any suggestions? When I first started the tank I tried serpae tetras at the advice of the girl at the fish store. That was a big mistake because the tetras nipped the gourami so back to the store they went. I look forwward to hearing suggestions anyone may have.

Thanks!

leveldrummer · 12-15-2005, 02:56 PM

you could throw about 5 neons in there, they are beautiful little fish, or maybe try some other tetras, i always liked the black skirt tetras.

**TheOldSalt** · 12-16-2005, 10:38 AM

Cherry barbs, SMALL tetras, or maybe an african butterflyfish for something really different. White Clouds would work well too.

micstarz · 12-16-2005, 11:04 PM

a betta, if the gourami is not too aggresive. or you could get a spoted climbing perch...
guppies or other livebearers are nice. Small tetras, another alternative. possibly ottocinclus'?

garfieldnfish · 12-18-2005, 06:23 AM

Do not put a beta in a tank with a gourami. They will not get along.

**Scuba Kid** · 12-18-2005, 09:06 AM

and a spotted climbing perch will grow too large for a 10 gallon i believe.

12-15-2005, 02:06 PM	#1
RH33 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1	Suggestions to replace female gourami I just came across this forum while looking for ideas of what fish to get to replace a female dwarf gourami that recently died from dropsy. I have a 10G tank that has 1 male dwarf gourami and 3 julii cories in it. As I mentioned, it also had a female dwarf gourami but she is no longer with us. I know I could get another female dwarf gourami but it is my son's tank and he would really like to try something else. Any suggestions? When I first started the tank I tried serpae tetras at the advice of the girl at the fish store. That was a big mistake because the tetras nipped the gourami so back to the store they went. I look forwward to hearing suggestions anyone may have. Thanks!

12-16-2005, 11:04 PM	#4
micstarz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hong Kong Age: 14 Posts: 658	a betta, if the gourami is not too aggresive. or you could get a spoted climbing perch... guppies or other livebearers are nice. Small tetras, another alternative. possibly ottocinclus'? __________________

12-18-2005, 09:06 AM	#6
Scuba Kid Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: RI Age: 18 Posts: 4,223	and a spotted climbing perch will grow too large for a 10 gallon i believe. __________________ Current setups: 1800 gallon koi pond, 10 gallon planted, 150 gallon reef, other FOWLR tanks

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12-15-2005, 02:56 PM	#2
leveldrummer something like a pimp Join Date: May 2005 Location: atlanta Age: 29 Posts: 1,933	you could throw about 5 neons in there, they are beautiful little fish, or maybe try some other tetras, i always liked the black skirt tetras.

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TheOldSalt Darth Ichthyos Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,361	Cherry barbs, SMALL tetras, or maybe an african butterflyfish for something really different. White Clouds would work well too.

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garfieldnfish Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 661	Do not put a beta in a tank with a gourami. They will not get along.

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