AboutRichard Hight Expertise I own several freshwater aquariums from 10 to 125 gallon. When provided with the correct information and detail, I can answer most questions about freshwater aquariums. Set up, cycling, maintenance, likely and unlikely tank mates, feeding. Moving? I've moved fish both across town and across the country and can help you get your little aquatic friends to their new home safely. I know about most freshwater tropical fish and some Cichlids including Angels, Bettas, Blood Parrots, Brichardi Cichlids, Cory Cats, Danios, Farlowella Cat, Gouramis, Green Severum, Guppies, Kribensis Cichlids, Mollies, Oscars, Platys, Swordtails, Tetras, Tiger Barbs & Uaru Cichlid to name several I currently own. If I don't know the answer to your question, I will certainly do research and find the best answer for you. If I don't know the answer and unable to find it, I'll tell you. I will not give it my best shot or an educated guess as this could potentially put your pets in danger. I am NOT an expert with Goldfish, Koi, Cod, or Frogs etc. I also cannot answer any questions about saltwater fish or aquariums.
Experience Many years of personal experience with fish and aquariums
Question Hi,
I have had a beautiful male pearl gourami for about 3 years now in a commmunity tank. It normally had 2 long feelers that it used to move gracefully as it swam around. Three days ago I noticed that both feelers were gone!! (Well, one on one side is about a centimeter long now, whereas it used to be very long.) Do you have any idea what happened to them?
Answer Hi Frank
It is likely they were nipped by another fish in the tank. Try to keep an eye open for any other fish that may be nipping him. These have been known to grow back after removing the troublemaker in the tank, but don't worry if they don't, he will be fine without them.
