2 Gourami's and 2 rainbow fish in 20 gal

Fishyman

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I have a opal Gourami, paradise fish, and 2 Austrailian rainbow fish in a 20gal... is this enough room for these fish which are getting along good. Every so often the paradise tries to nip at the two austrailians which are bigger!! but cant even come close those Austrailians are way to fast. Anywho any feedback would be helpful
 

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i think you'll be ok. but i probably woudn't add anything more. it's pretty full as it is. just keep the filter running.

as for the nipping, it's probably a territory thing, i'd put in some plants and/or deco as hiding spaces. floating plants would probably help too since in my experience gouramis like to hang near the surface.
 

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seems like you have alot more fish in your 20gal than I do... but I know what you mean all of these fish can get 4-5inches so My best bet is to stop adding fish... I have only had them for 2 weeks now and they already seem to be growing. My opal Gourami and my pleco fight over algae tabs is really funny.. anywho thanks.