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How many types of gourami are there?
Dwarf gouramiPearl gouramiHoney gouramiThree spot gouramiSiamese fighting fishSparkling gourami
Gourami/Lower classifications
What is the biggest gourami?
Kissing Gourami are one of the largest types of Gourami; they can grow nearly a foot in length but 8″ is more common in aquariums.
How big do gourami get?
The average blue gourami size is about five to six inches for adults. Females tend to be slightly bigger than males, but the difference isn’t very noticeable. If you want to make sure your fish has a chance to grow as large as possible, provide them with great care and an optimal diet.
Are gouramis friendly?
Although gouramis are not aggressive fish, males can become belligerent toward each other. However, I have a small group of male Cobalt Blue Dwarf Gouramis together with a couple of females, and the community is harmonious with no signs of aggression at all.
Are gourami aggressive?
Gouramis Behavior/Compatibility Male gouramis have a tendency to be aggressive towards each other, so they should typically be kept individually. Female gouramis usually tolerate each other well. Mixing different species or color varieties of gouramis should only be done in larger, well decorated tanks.
Can gouramis crossbreed?
If you’re still unsure, research the particular species you want to breed and talk to experts at your local fish store. Can I breed gouramis when they already have seen each other? Yes, even gouramis raised together will breed. They’ll start spawning once you introduce them to a separate breeding tank.
Do gourami have teeth?
These are sturdy fish that love to eat a lot of vegetable matter. They are also called rainbow gouramis. In this species, the males lock their mouths together when trying to challenge each other, and hence, the name. They have really small sharp teeth that are used for eating algae.
What is the most aggressive gourami?
Pearl Gouramis have a highly calm temperament that often does not bother other tank mates. Male Pearl Gouramis can become extremely aggressive when competing for a mate, whereas female Pearl Gouramis will show signs of aggression when protecting her eggs.
Is it hard to breed gourami?
Because gouramis are egg layers, it is generally recommended that you breed them in a separate tank so your other fish don’t eat the eggs before they hatch. For the most part, gouramis are easy to breed under the right conditions.
Can you put gouramis with goldfish?
If you’re determined to mix goldfish and gouramis, consider both the internal and external environment of your tank. Gouramis need finer substrate than goldfish do, but small- to medium-grade aquarium gravel works for both. Both like live plants — the more, the better.
Why are my gouramis kissing?
Although gouramis touch their mouths together in what looks like a kiss, they actually are displaying aggressive behavior, sometimes known as mouth fighting. Kissing also can occur during mating or in aggressive situations, but gouramis usually are friendly, passive fish.