Comments on: Flame Dwarf Gourami

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:04:10 +0000

I have two male flame dwarf Gouramis (at least I think they are both male). The slightly bigger one has been recently chasing after the other one and even biting at it’s tail. This morning I found the smaller one with a small chunk of it’s tail gone. Should I separate them, and if so, how long?

By: Fish Tank

Fish Tank — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:55:26 +0000

Flakes should be fine. Make sure you’re not overfeeding. I feed mine once a day.

By: margie

margie — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:34:13 +0000

If the Flame Dwarf Gourami lets the food settle to the bottom before it eats, would it be better to get food that sinks to the bottom.

By: Fish Tank

Fish Tank — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:21:57 +0000

They should be fine. Just don’t overstock your tank.

By: Kris

Kris — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:24:21 +0000

I want to get 1 or 2 dwarf gouramis for my 29 gallon. As of now I have 2 mollies and 3 platys. I plan on getting 5 marble hatchets, 4 kuhli loaches and 2 or 3 otos. I’m not sure if the gouramis will be fine or if my other fish will be fine. They seem like all the fish would e fine but I’ve heard gouramis can be aggressive or the mollies will be aggressive towards the gourami. Any help would be great thanks Kris

By: Ashley

Ashley — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:38:28 +0000

Hey, I have 2 flame gourami fish and one looks like its about to have babies. We had 4 but they killed 2 off. If my fish are pregnet can the temputure be at 78-80 degrees F.

By: Ostara

Ostara — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:54:54 +0000

I always find it funny when gourami are described as “timid”, “peaceful”, or “shy” on these websites because mine seems to think he’s a cichlid. He is the undisputed ruler of the tank, and doesn’t hesitate to chase after and nip any fish that forgets it. He charges over and flares at anyone who looks into the tank, which is both amusing and a good way for guests to get a look at him.

He’s quite content in his role of “tank king” and it’s very funny to watch the other fish give him a wide berth wherever he goes. I’d love to get another one, but I think I’d have to find one of these “shy, timid” types in order for them to get along!

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:47:15 +0000

My gourami doesnt eat very well. It occasionally eats a flake that falls down to the bottom. Im concerned and when i put in brine shrimp, it didnt even notice it. Any suggestions?

By: Fish Tank

Fish Tank — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:59:25 +0000

Hi Parham,

They may have been stressed. Hopefully the color will return.

By: parham

parham — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:44:02 +0000

I have two similar dwarf. a week after i bought them, they begin to lost their top fin color.although i feed them with a special kind of food (color food), the problem is still unsolved.do you know what can i do for them? thanks.