How much time does it take to breed gouramis? Within a day or two you can have eggs if they are mature enough. After 24 to 48 hours eggs will hatch.

How do I know if my gouramis are mating?

Gourami Breeding Behavior and Spawning

When your gouramis are ready to spawn, you'll notice some specific behaviors. The male gourami will start dancing with the female and may start cupping her body with his, wiggling as he gets close to her. When the female is ready to release her eggs, the male fertilizes them.

Why is my gourami laying at the bottom of the tank?

Stress. Stress can make gouramis skittish and more likely to hug the bottom of an aquarium. Poor water quality or incorrect water parameters can stress most fish. ... These fish come from colder, subtropical water, so the higher temperatures of most aquariums can stress them out.