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Besides my goldfish tank, I've got a 29gal curvefront with 3 large gouramis and 4 tiny lemon tetras in it. Two of the gouramis are females (pearls), the other is an opaline male. The two females look like they are carrying alot of eggs, thier middles are swollen up in comparison to the male. I read somewhere that gouramis are related to bettas, and build bubble nests when they get a chance. Also, since they originate from Indonesia (I think) they prefer lower circulation in thier environments. The 29gal tank had plenty of circulation, (bubble curtain in the back, one regent filter over the edge, and an undergravel system) and I'm wondering if I should either:
a. transfer them to my 10gal for a bit to allow them to nest
b. lower the circulation (but not filtration) in my 29gal
c. leave them be and stop worrying because I have no clue what I'll do if they do spawn blink.gif

Any suggestions or comments would help me out a bunch. Thanks! biggrin.gif
fishies12
Breeding the Pearl Gourami is not difficult, and they produce several hundred fry at each spawning. To breed the Pearl Gourami, begin by conditioning the pair for a couple of weeks with live or frozen brine shrimp and earthworms. Separate the sexes for a few days before transferring them to the spawning tank. Lower the water level to about fifteen to twenty centimetres and cover the surface with floating plants. Set up the breeding tank at least one week before breeding to establish some small micro-foods on which the fry will feed for the first week. The temperature should be adjusted to 28°C and the tank should be well covered, as with all surface fish.
If your fish are well conditioned, the male's breast should be red and iridescent blue spots will shine on the body. After the male courts the female, he builds a bubble nest

i don't no anything about gouraims but i got this off the web hope it will help! biggrin.gif
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