Dwarf Gourami in a 2.5gal?
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Dwarf Gourami in a 2.5gal?
I have a 2.5 gal tank I want to set up at work. Do you think a Dwarf Gourami would be ok a tank that size or is that too small?
Annie- Fry
- Join date : 2011-06-05
Age : 42
Location : Tacoma
Re: Dwarf Gourami in a 2.5gal?
A rule of thumb that i usually use is one gallon for every inch of fish. This would be just a rough estimate. Dwarf Gourami's only get about 3 inches so In my opinion you would be good.
Here is some more info on them that might help you out: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
Here is some more info on them that might help you out: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
Re: Dwarf Gourami in a 2.5gal?
I think 2.5 gallons is too small. The info in the link Pleco Party posted recommends a 24 inch tank as a minimum.
Betty- Contributing Member
- Join date : 2010-07-05
Age : 64
Location : McKenna
Re: Dwarf Gourami in a 2.5gal?
I wouldn't, especially if its still growing. I have a gourami that started life in a gallon bowl (a lot worse that a 2.5 with filtration) and he is stunted and misshapen. You could get a much smaller fish, or if you want something bigger a betta.
Fyurae- FishBox Member
- Join date : 2010-12-01
Location : Skagit Valley
Re: Dwarf Gourami in a 2.5gal?
I still think it depends on the size of the fish. I do firmly believe in the inch rule.So if he gets one thats about an inch he should be good for a while. I don't know if the Dwarf Gourami would have the best quality of life but he didn't ask that he asked if it would be okay
But if it where me I would just get a better like Fyurae suggest. You would be a hero if you saved one from walmart!
But if it where me I would just get a better like Fyurae suggest. You would be a hero if you saved one from walmart!
Re: Dwarf Gourami in a 2.5gal?
Ok, I'll try to find something smaller. Thanks!
Annie- Fry
- Join date : 2011-06-05
Age : 42
Location : Tacoma
Re: Dwarf Gourami in a 2.5gal?
glo fish
Ashley17- Senior Member
- Join date : 2011-08-04
Age : 29
Location : puyallup
Re: Dwarf Gourami in a 2.5gal?
Platy's stay relatively small too. I have some in my 30 gallon and they are maybe an inch and half long full grown.
ShortyKiloGyrl- Lifetime Member
- Join date : 2010-08-24
Age : 37
Location : Pacific Co. - 50 mins north of Astoria, OR
Re: Dwarf Gourami in a 2.5gal?
I wouldn't want to see danios in a tank that small, simply because they like the company of their own kind, and are very active swimmers.
Perhaps a betta, if the tank has a heater? Or look into cherry snrimp and apple snails. Not fish, but they could do well in a tank that size.
Perhaps a betta, if the tank has a heater? Or look into cherry snrimp and apple snails. Not fish, but they could do well in a tank that size.
clarkai- Fry
- Join date : 2011-08-07
Location : Lacey, Wa
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