Small Gourami

Yes! Sparkling gourami are wonderful fish with the all the behaviour character of larger gourami in a more compact size. They use their feelers less than larger species but otherwise have the same outgoing, intelligent demeanour. I found they got on well in a community tank including German blue rams. I would love to keep them again and likely will and I would encourage others not to rule out this relatively drab looking fish against more colourful terras due to their more interesting behaviour which will keep the hobbyist far more entertained. I also know people worry about their clicking ability being loud and disturbing. I only believe I heard this once or twice and it was a faint noise only, and I’m not even sure it was them - definitely not something I would’ve worrying about!  The liquorice and chocolate gourami have both appealed to me previously but I ruled them out due to their requirement for very soft water.