Dwarf Gouramis are beautiful but aggressive fish, like the betta. They do well in a community tank though as long as you do not put more than one in too small a tank. They are very territorial and will fight others if they feel crowded or threatened.

One thing to note about Labyrinth organ fish, do not medicate any of them with Melafix, Bettafix, or any other preparation containing tree oils. They need an unhampered water surface and this puts a slick on the top of the water causing problems with their Labyrinth organ. Melafix and the other meds containing this preparation are wonderful meds and have saved countless fish but for that reason are not good choices for those fish who need to be able to "breathe" at the surface. I have and so have others of my friends found this out the hard way.