Dwarf Gouramis are beautiful fish that can be kept in a community tank. They get along well with other fish and are a great addition to any tank. In this blog post, we will discuss the ideal number of Dwarf Gouramis for a 55 gallon tank. We will also provide some tips on how to care for these fish. Keep reading for more information!
How Many Dwarf Gouramis for a 55 Gallon Tank?
Space Requirements for Dwarf Gouramis in Community Tanks:
Dwarf Gourami is a small fish that can be kept with other peaceful community fish. They do best in tanks that have at least 10 gallons per fish. We recommend keeping 1 Dwarf Gourami in a 10 gallon tank, 2 Dwarf Gouramis in a 15 gallon tank, 3 Dwarf Gouramis in a 20 gallon tank, 4 Dwarf Gouramis in a 30 gallon tank and 5 Dwarf Gouramis in a 55 gallon community aquarium.
Temperament:
Dwarf Gouramis are peaceful fish. They get along well with other community tank inhabitants and can be kept with the most common community fish. However, they may nip at the fins of large or aggressive fish and should not be kept in a community tank together with these types of fish.
A male Dwarf Gourami will also fight with another male Dwarf Gourami, so keep more females than males. Dwarf Gouramis are best kept in groups of 4 or more fish.
Compatibility with Other Fish:
Dwarf Gouramis are very peaceful fish that can be kept with other peaceful community tank inhabitants. They will behave nicely with most common community fish including live bearers, other dwarf gouramis and most common community fish.
However, they may nip at the fins of large or aggressive fish and should not be kept with these types of fish.
Also, a male Dwarf Gourami will fight with another male Dwarf Gourami, so keep more females than males. Dwarf Gouramis are best kept in groups of 4 or more fish.
Dwarf Gourami Tank Mates:
Dwarf Gouramis can be kept with other small and peaceful fish species. Some good community tank mates include danios, barbs, rasboras, tetras, livebearers (mollies, platys), darters and most commonly kept community fish.
Firemouth cichlids and red-tailed sharks tend to nip at the fins of Dwarf Gouramis, so these fish should not be kept together. In addition, cichlids should not be kept with danios as danios will nip at the fins of cichlids.
Guppies and bettas can also be kept with Dwarf Gouramis, but keep a few more females than males to reduce aggressive behavior from male guppies and bettas.
Size of Fish:
Dwarf Gouramis grow to be about 3-6 inches. Thus, they are best kept with other small fish or in a specific tank. Large or aggressive fish may nip at the fins of Dwarf Gouramis and bully them around. However, if there are plenty of hiding places and decorations, Dwarf Gouramis may stick around and stay safe.
Dwarf Gourami Water Requirements:
Water Temperature: 68 – 82 Degrees Fahrenheit. The ideal water temperature for Dwarf Gouramis is between 75-82 degrees Fahrenheit. If the water gets below 65 degrees Fahrenheit, they will become stressed and may experience health problems.
pH Level: 6.5 – 7.5. The pH level of the water should be between 6 and 8 for Dwarf Gouramis to thrive in the tank environment.
Hardness Level: 10 – 25 dGH. The hardness of the water should also fall between 10 and 25 degrees on the dGH scale. The ideal hardness level for Dwarf Gouramis is between 10-20 degrees.
Tank Size: 10 gallons per Dwarf Gourami. Dwarf Gouramis should be kept in groups of 4 or more fish, so keep at least 10 gallons of water per fish. A 10 gallon tank can house 3-4 Dwarf Gouramis without overcrowding the tank with too many fish.
Ideal Tank Conditions:
Dwarf Gouramis should ideally be kept in a densely planted tank with a variety of plants and décor to provide plenty of hiding places for when Dwarf Gouramis are frightened.
The ideal tank conditions include a dark substrate, darker gravel or very large rocks that contrast the color of the gravel and floating plants for extra shade. The lighting should be kept relatively low to imitate their natural habitat.
Last Words:
Dwarf Gouramis are peaceful, small fish that should be kept in groups of 4 or more fish. They should only be housed with other small, peaceful fish species and should not be housed with other types of gouramis (sailfin, large fin, etc.) Dwarf Gouramis generally get along well with other fish if they have plenty of hiding places.
Dwarf Gouramis should be kept in at least 10 gallons of water per fish, but preferably in a group of 4 or more fish. Keep the lighting on the tank low and add dark gravel, rocks and floating plants for natural shading to mimic their natural habitat.