Jim wrote:
This is just a friendly warning to all those who enjoy having gouramis
in their community tank.

NOT ALL GOURAMIS ARE PEACEFUL.

I purchased Spencer, a baby albino giant gourami (scientific name:
Osphronemus gorami) about 3 months ago.

Generally, Spencer was always a good community fish in my 55-gallon
tank. He swims amongst fellow gouramis, bala sharks, and neon tetras.
Now that he is an adult reaching almost 9 inches in length, he is both
stunning and graceful.

One early morning, I proceeded to feed my fish and to my utter dismay,
I noticed that all 12 of my prized neon tetras were GONE !

I couldn't believe it ! Spencer had eaten all my tetras overnight
regardless of his regular feedings.

So to all you gourami lovers out there, be aware of this species of
gouramis because once they reach a certain size, they WILL consume
smaller tankmates.

Mmm. Personally, the description of him would have told me he'd not be
a suitable tank-mate for mixed community tank... baby albino *giant*
gourami... with a giant-sized mouth to boot!

Hope you've got plans for a bigger tank eventually for him - I've seen
the size those gourami get and he'll outgrow your 55...

Quite amazing to watch, though, a big fish like that, in a big tank.

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Velvet