Bettas and Dwarf Gourami?

[rekoyu]

I have a 45g well planted long tank, currently I have 3 pairs of Dwarf Gouramis and two yoyo loaches. I'll be getting some more fish like neon tetras end of this week. I was thinking I'd put my male Betta in to that tank as well. Currently he is in a 15g planted tank. Is it true Gourami and Betta wont get along?
Thanks!

 

[bassbonediva]

It is VERY true that the gouramis and bettas won't get along, especially if the gouramis are paired off. Bettas and gouramis are closely related and share the same swim space (the mid- to upper-level). Both are very territorial and will see any intrusion into their territory by a similar species as a threat. You would end up with a dead betta within a day or two. I say leave your betta boy in his happy 15gal planted tank.