This group, including chocolate gouramies amd other small lurkers are uniquely appropriate for heavily planted tanks. They are the animals living in the forest for a jungle or forest design. Because they are at least partially air breathers CO2 is not an issue. They can thrive in low oxygen conditions. They are, in large part, dependent upon live food. Rotifers, black worm, microworm, moina, shrimp babies, and more do well in planted tanks with good substrate. I have not seen much discussion of the value of microplankton in a cultivated substrate environment but it seems it would be beneficial.
I have been raising these tiny gouramies as well as killies for years. Providing beautifully aquascaped environments for them is a dream come true.
I am thrilled to have found this site and the common sense approach it facilitates. My approach to fish keeping is long on creating natural environments. I have a medium sized fish store in SW Florida specializing in planted tanks and oddball fish. I am late to this party but will do my best to get up to speed and become a beneficial contributor.
I have been raising these tiny gouramies as well as killies for years. Providing beautifully aquascaped environments for them is a dream come true.
I am thrilled to have found this site and the common sense approach it facilitates. My approach to fish keeping is long on creating natural environments. I have a medium sized fish store in SW Florida specializing in planted tanks and oddball fish. I am late to this party but will do my best to get up to speed and become a beneficial contributor.
