About Christy Expertise I can answer some questions regarding freshwater fish ranging from their care to diagnosing common diseases or problems with the fish. I can also answer questions regarding the care and maintenance of an aquarium. I haven't had much luck with live plants, so can't help in that area very much. Not real good with explaining salt water or brackish set ups too well either. Also regarding goldfish, I have some comets, and have a little experience with them but mostly just general info on them. I AM NOT THAT FAMILIAR WITH ANY OF THE FANCY VARIETIES OF GOLDFISH. YOU MIGHT BE BETTER DIRECTING THOSE QUERIES TO AN EXPERT MORE FAMILIAR WITH THEM. If I can't answer or don't know something, I'll let you know, so don't be upset if I reject your question, I'll always explain why. I would just rather not answer then give an answer I'm not confident about.
Experience All personal, first hand, general fishkeeping experience. I've had fresh water aquariums now for about 7 years. I've had tropical/community fish tanks, African cichlids, South American cichlids, brackish water puffer fish, and a lot of other varieties in between.
Education/Credentials None, all personal experience
Question i have a kissing gourami who hasnt eaten from a month...i mean i have not seen her eat any of th flakes or the bloodworms i feed my fish. it just kisses the surface of the aquarium looking for algae i think. i have 2 chiclids and 4 mollies and 2 tetras. all crazy for food accept for the kisser. the water here is hard maybe a bit 2 hard for her i guess.can i fill the aquarium with part of the filtered RO water? please tell me what to do?
Answer Hi Karan
It's not looking for algae when it goes to the surface, it's breathing from the air. Gouramis are similar to bettas and paradise fish, they're known as labyrinth fish.
Is there any other symptoms, other then the fish isn't eating?
Does it's belly look sunken in or bloated?
