Gourami Breeding

[Mandy]

I hope there is someone with experience to help me out... I have 2 female and 1 male Sunset Thick-Lipped Gouramis in my community tank. On June 6 evening, the first spawning took place. On June 7 evening, the other female got in the action and spawned as well. Because they're in the community tank and I wasn't able to remove any fish, I never saw any fry.

I am now purchasing a used 10gal tank to set up as a breeding tank. The plan (please let me know if I am wrong on any points) is:

Bare bottom (no substrate)

Some floating plants - probably Java Moss and Cabomba (since it is growing like crazy in my tank so I have lots) - should the Java Moss be attached to a rock/wood instead?

Sponge Filter

Heater

I will properly cycle the tank before adding the fish. Now, can I add both females to the tank to allow them both to spawn or am I better off picking one and giving her a chance alone?

I will put 1 or both females in the tank and allow to fatten up with eggs. Anyone know approx. how often a female will be ready to spawn, since they both did a few days ago?

Then I will lower the water level about halfway and add the male, do I need to turn off the sponge filter at this time?

When finished spawning, I will remove the female.

How long do I leave the male with the nest before removing him?

That's all I can think of for now... Thanks for any help!