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I have 4 sparkling gouramis in a 5.5g tank and really like these guys. I've had chilis with them before and just deciding now whether I want chilis again or maybe ember tetras. But the habrosus will work too and they are really cute. I have them in two different tanks so I just want something different in this one.

 

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Hi all,

So I made a decision this week, and I picked up 3 sparkling gouramis, which are getting along famously with the 2 zebra nerite snails in there (like that was going to be a problem). I think they're still pretty young, because their definitely under an inch now, but full of personality.

I'm afraid that my LFS gave me 2 males and 1 female, so I'm looking to add 1 more species to disperse any aggression that might arise as they get older. There are plenty of hiding spots, so it's not bad right now though, so just planning for the future.

I wanna get a schooling species that'll stay small, and will use some open water space. I know I've got some ideas above, but just looking for as many opinions as possible! Any ideas?

Great selection - I think you'll really like them. I think I may have 3 males and 1 female. Mine are now over 2 yrs old, so there's sometimes a bit of chasing but nobody gets hurt. You'll even hear them "croak" a little from time to time as they mature. More like a fast clicking sound.

 

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If you really think this remaining sparkling gourami did the others in, maybe your LFS would swap him for another and you could add 2-3 more at the same time. Mine do a bit of chasing, but they've been together for about 2 years. They actually hide a lot under and behind some driftwood I have in there.