New Tank, Looking For Comments And Advice On My Fish Selection.

No, gouramis are not all the same 

Gold gouramis are a colour variant of three spot gouramis, and these are among the more aggressive gouramis - honey gouramis are at the other end of the aggression spectrum. Golds are also big fish as you have discovered. They need a tank at least 90 cm long, but yours at 82 cm would do at a pinch.

The fish you currently have - or at least the ones in your signature - should be OK as both cherry barbs and penguin tetras are not the smallest of fish, but I would not risk neons/cardinals with them. And being big fish they will also use up a fair amount of your stocking allowance.

How many did you get? If you have more than one male, there will be problems with them fighting. Even with just 2, male and females, there could well be problems as this species is well known for the male being aggressive if he wants to breed and the female doesn't; it is one of those species where there must be several females per male.



Personally, I would take them back. Just say you want a tank of small fish and didn't realise how big these get. If they take them back, they'll probably give you store credit for less than you paid for them.

  I hope that the shop are happy for you to return the gold gouramis.

That's great news. 

Great to have an update on your tank, and see a picture of your fish. 

Great to have your update and photos, @Bazza2000 - thanks. Glad all going well. Best wishes to you and everyone too.