Gourami in a 29g?

[Stueyandspike]

I was wondering how many can i fit into my 29 gallon i have 6 head and tail lights and maybe a few others eventually how many can i fit..?? would 4 be cool?

 

[rshxt9]

it really depends on what you get. chocolate gouramies- a small 1 male rest female school would look nice

 

[IDunnoWhy]

I think 4 would work nicely, just be sure to get 1 Male & 3 Female, or all female. Also try to stick with the smaller Gourami (Dwarf) The Honey Gourami are really pretty, I've seen them in some really cool color variations.

 

[rshxt9]

You could do a nice pair of the larger ones too. here's a few to choose from Freshwater Gouramis

 

[Stueyandspike]

Ok sounds good...any good way to sex them?

 

[IDunnoWhy]

Ok sounds good...any good way to sex them?

It seems to me this question has been answered in great detail somewhere else....just can't find the thread.

A real basic way is to look at the dorsal fin (the end closest to the tail) If the fin ends in a point it's likely a male (should be fairly obvious), if the fin is more rounded it's likely a female. Now, this works with the few Gourami species I've kept, (Dwarf, Honey, Opaline and most recently "3 spot"). It may not however be a "pefect ID' for all Gourami. I would do some research, and look at some pics. Find the type you like then research sexing those specifically.

 

[tom91970]

Color variations are important in most cases, too.

 

[Stueyandspike]

OK thanks much.