AboutBrit Brit Expertise I can answer your questions about Bettas, most Freshwater Tropical Fish, compatibility between tropical freshwater fish, tips on how to set up a new aquarium, what fish to add, what temperature your tank should be at, etc.
I can answer questions about goldfish, and I know a bit about aquarium plants.
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Also, I have done a lot of research and studying on my own time about not just fish but a lot of different house pets because I like to help people and help their pets.
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Expert: Brit Brit Date: 5/24/2008 Subject: Gouramis
Question Hi. I have a Powder Blue Gourami and a Red Gourami I bought about a week ago in a 10 gallon tank. Today, I added two catfish. The red gourami has always hung out at the bottom of the tank, except at feeding time when you can hear him eat from across the room (sounds like "smack smack"). He definitely eats more than the blue one. I put a tablet in the tank for the two catfish after they were settled. The red gourami ate tail up and ate it all before the catfish could eat any. Is it normal for dwarf gouramis to hang out in the bottom of the tank and/or act like bottom feeders? Do I have anything to worry about?
Answer Hello Beth,
I would recommend adding a lot more decor, plants, and overall hiding places for your gouramis. They tend to be nervous, shy fish and will hang out at the bottom when they have no where to go. It is very common thoguh to have problems feeding bottom swimmers, as all fish are opportunistic eaters and will eat as much as they can whenever they get the chance. Your best bet is to feed all your fish at the same time- top and bottom and make sure to drop the pellets into a hard to reach area for larger fish.
