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    1930s historically accurate planted aquarium

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    I am currently reading a book on the history of the hobby in America (the first 100 years). It was fascinating to me that they had paludariums in the 1850's and the first plant used was vallisneria. Saltwater tanks were filled with sea water brought back from the ocean. Since there was no access to sea water they would pour the water back and forth daily with the window open for aeration. I am really interested to see what you do. What is old is new again.

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    Tank sources online

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    4 hours ago, Taylor Blake said:

    You will probably have to hunt on market place and Craigslist for second hand goods if you are looking to not brake the bank. I have found 125s for 40 bucks each it depends on where you are and how far your willing to drive for a good deal. also go to aquarium society meetings and see other people In the area who might have a tank they would be looking to sell.

    Thank you for the input, will check some things out.

    Gourami Hiding

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    On 7/25/2020 at 8:22 AM, Wmarian said:

    I am sure you have all the same theories as I would....Maybe another lady spot gourami or two or three would cheer her up? Or dwarf gourami s....or sparkling... maybe she doesn't care about the mellow fish and wants something a little more fiesty or annoying to interact with. No fun chasing sheep...

    And from your experience, how long might she live?

    And any clues as to why other gourami died?

    I am glad you figured out something she can feed on once you've walked away from the tank. Maybe make sure the room lights are off to reduce your shadow so she can readjust? Nothing's changed in the room as far as lighting? Nothing else changed in the tank?

    I hope she calms down and begins to come out more

    They usually live 3-5 yrs. It seems at least in my experience that the 3 spot are more aggressive. The dwarf got lodged between a rock. I did get a glass top and new lights about that time. Thank you for the input.

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    Gourami Hiding

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    On 7/25/2020 at 11:24 AM, Cory said:

    Usually this is related to something like lighting, a ceiling room light on, you create a big shadow, and without the extra fish to show it's safe, it's easier to hide and then come out when the shadow is gone. This can happen from having summertime windows and such open or a TV etc.

    Now that I think about it I went from a hood lights to a glass top with new lights around the same time. 

    Gourami Hiding

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    Thank you everyone for your wonderful input. I had another male gourami early on, got them at the same time. As they grew older the female harassed the male then later they fought severely. I had to get rid of the male. She picked on the dwarf relentlessly and I found it dead wedged between a rock. I have had lots of gourami's over my lifetime and it seems that some just end up with more aggressive personalities.

     

    How did you get started fish-keeping, anyway? ​🐟​

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    Posted · Edited by bm3aquatic

    I got my first aquarium for my 10th birthday (a ten gallon). I don’t remember how I got interested in it but remember the excitement, the triumphs and failures. I had gourami’s and an angel fish and many others along the way. 
    We lived in the suburbs of Ohio and I was the only one who had fish or developed an interest out of seven kids. As an adult I had them a few times but two years ago I discovered the fish community on YouTube just after getting a 55 gallon. So much had changed in the hobby and I dove into research and of course before I knew it I had two more tanks.

    Thinking back now I do remember a friend that had guppies, that may have influenced me but to this day I’ve never had Livebearers.

    Gourami Hiding

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    I've had a female 3 spot gourami for 2 yrs. About 2 months ago her friend/enemy male dwarf gourami died (she chased the dwarf gourami sometimes). Ever since she has been hiding.

    Zooms away when I come near the tank. She was a voracious eater and never timid. She is in with mellow fish, harlequins, tetras, stiphodons.

    After I leave the tank she comes out to eat but all food is gone. I started sinking food which she eats. What's going on?

    I have had gourami's since I was a kid.

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    55 Gallon has been planted any hard scape suggestions?

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by bm3aquatic

    I agree with Frost,  Mopani wood is excellent. I have it in two tanks. I soaked the first one for about 6 weeks to remove the tannins.

    The second was a huge piece that I didn't and leeched for quite a while but goes away with time and water changes. If you like tannins some fish prefer it.

    Another alternative for backgrounds if you want one is window cling just wet the tank and apply. There are videos on YouTube if you are interested in that. 

    I really like Dragon stone. I also collect rocks locally.

    Hard Water

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    Thank you Bill and Dawn that helps me out a lot. Dawn our water is the same as yours and we had a softener for the reasons you stated prior to keeping fish.

    Thank you both for the input, much appreciated 🙏

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