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Hey guys.
I am setting up a 24 inch long 20 gallon aquarium.
It is heavily planted and is done/almost done cycling.
I am looking for some colorful fish that do not constantly breed, are relatively small, and are peaceful.
I would like to put in a Dwarf Gourami(s) in to the aquarium, but I have some questions.
First, Can I house 2 males in my 24 inch long 20 gallon? If I can not, will the Dwarf Gourami be lonely?
Second, The "male" Dwarf Gouramis at my local fish store are almost colorless, but I see Dwarf Gouramis with beautiful vibrant colors on the internet. Will this color start appearing in my aquarium with certain foods? If so, what must I do to make their colors pop?
Third, since this tank has been newly established/cycled, I would like a good "first fish" that can handle some water quality fluctuation. (A fish that is a little more tolerable to nitrites, ammonia, etc.). Would the Dwarf Gourami be a good candidate as a "first fish"?
Thanks!
I am setting up a 24 inch long 20 gallon aquarium.
It is heavily planted and is done/almost done cycling.
I am looking for some colorful fish that do not constantly breed, are relatively small, and are peaceful.
I would like to put in a Dwarf Gourami(s) in to the aquarium, but I have some questions.
First, Can I house 2 males in my 24 inch long 20 gallon? If I can not, will the Dwarf Gourami be lonely?
Second, The "male" Dwarf Gouramis at my local fish store are almost colorless, but I see Dwarf Gouramis with beautiful vibrant colors on the internet. Will this color start appearing in my aquarium with certain foods? If so, what must I do to make their colors pop?
Third, since this tank has been newly established/cycled, I would like a good "first fish" that can handle some water quality fluctuation. (A fish that is a little more tolerable to nitrites, ammonia, etc.). Would the Dwarf Gourami be a good candidate as a "first fish"?
Thanks!