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About Brit Brit
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I can answer your questions about Bettas, most Freshwater Tropical Fish, compatibility between tropical freshwater fish, tips on how to set up a new aquarium, what fish to add, what temperature your tank should be at, etc.
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I take care of over 3000 fish daily. I worked at Petsmart for a few years, and have had training in many areas, including aquaria and all the basics to keep fish happy and healthy. I met quite a few experts in the hobby and have learned a lot from them, and they have learned a lot from me :)
Also, I have done a lot of research and studying on my own time about not just fish but a lot of different house pets because I like to help people and help their pets.
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You are here: Experts > Animals/Pets > Pet Fish > Fish > Gourami
Expert: Brit Brit
Date: 5/18/2008
Subject: Gourami
Question
Hi Brit Brit
My girlfriend and I recently set up a new tank (we're newbies) of about 35 gallons, about 75 degrees. We have 4 gouramis, 2 mollys, and 5 neon tetras. The tank has only been set up for 8 weeks.
We feed them Spirulina Algae Flake Food no more than twice a day.
Earlier I found one of the blue gouramis hanging out on the bottom of the tank, laying sideways.
We took him out and put him in a fish bowl. He is barely moving, looking up alot and the bottom half of his body has lost it's blue colour and turned browny/orange.
Can he be saved? It seems pretty dire right now.
Answer
Nigel,
First of all, sticking him in a fish bowl will only add to his stress. Put him back into the tank and do a 50% water change straight away, and add some aquarium salt as well.
Test your water weekly for ammonia, nitrites and nitrates, and make sure you keep the levels down.
Also, you need to get a different food - these fish can't live off Spirulina Algae Flake Food for very long. I recommend FreshWater Flakes by Omega One.
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