FishMonger

"but I don't have the space for the tank needed" Yes. That's the thing. If I did I would rather something else in the tank. 😞 I had them as a kid, don't think they ever made it past 20g - even though I had them for years? With other fish.

😑 So I suddenly find myself with 2 common small Goldfish. I have no interest in keeping them other than to appease others a bit. They are currently in a 2 g. pitcher (normally used for water changes). I do have an old 3g? QT tank? It was once our Beta tank. I think there is a small filter for it somewhere. 😞 Really didn't want another tank now - esp. not for Goldfish. Have a 20 long, an 18 high, a 10 g that was a qt for loaches - who are now maybe too happy to move. And I just got a 1 g? for a Beta - a pink castle someone had their heart set on. Wondering if I can swing it in the 3 g for some time.

Lol! I see your pagoda does the climb on the branch thing too! 🙂 It totally freaks out my kid.

Wow! Well if not that's still good to know! 🙂

He was a fast mover! Maybe in time. I don't think I'd be ready that soon either. 😊

Hello & welcome. 🙂

Curious what brand/kind do you have?

"Thank you!! It's all very exciting for having had these gourami for less than a week haha" Wow! Just a week? 🤔 That sounds like a record! No wonder you didn't realize? I thought something was wrong w our boy when he started to develop more color as he aged. Good luck w them. 🙂

Curious, how would you "pull the nest out"?

We had 2 that used to do the love dance, but sadly we never saw any nests. :l Thanks for sharing the photos @mgudyka! And the info @Fish Folk & @CorydorasEthan!

FYI @Hobbit has a thread you might like on raising babies... https://forum.aquariumcoop.com/topic/6312-documenting-the-growth-and-development-of-honey-gourami/?tab=comments#comment-47296

Wonderful ! 😄 Congrats.

Lol. Love those boys! 😆

They are so cute! 🙂 What about small flake food? Also, your tank looks pretty clean, but I remember our Honey's used to pick at the algae on the decor.

Ah the brood pouch/live bearer sounds amazing! Hope you get lucky and can post pics. 🙂 Also here is some more info, I personally do not have the fast flow going on. But I haven't seen any issue? Unsure. I did notice he did not do a lot of moving around yesterday. Other days he has travel more. More than once he climbed to the edge of a plastic leaf branch and was hanging off the end. We helped him out/off. But I am guessing he has done it before, as he did do it again. ... Also known by the names Porcupine Snails and Horned Armor snails, these freshwater snails hail from Thailand and are truly impressive to behold. Their unique appearance would make them an attractive component of any aquarium. They are named for their tiered shells, which feature spikes protruding from their shells in a spiral pattern. Their appearance and behavior are comparable to Malaysian Trumpet Snails, but Pagoda Snails are considered more attractive and desirable among aquarium enthusiasts. Their shells are primarily rich brown in color with hints of amber and mahogany. They are known to burrow themselves deep in substrate, but will show themselves frequently if tank conditions are ideal. They tend to prefer sandy substrate, and they have been known to munch on more delicate live plants such as Riccia, so be warned if you have a planted tank! All of our Pagoda Snails are at least 1 inch long, which is rather large for a freshwater snail. They also tend to be almost as thick as they are long, giving them a large, bulky appearance. They are also very useful in keeping tanks clean because they eat algae and rotted plant parts. They will also eat any kind of food tablets or flakes, as well as vegetables. Pagoda Snails really enjoy fast flowing water and do prefer a dimly lit tank. So be sure that your tank has plenty of water flow to meet this snail's needs. They are virtually never found in local pet stores, making them a highly unique addition to any aquarium set-up! RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS: Temperature: 72° - 82° F (22° - 28° C) pH: 6.8 - 7.5 KH: 5 - 30 dKH Minimum tank size: 5 gallons per snail CARE GUIDELINES: Diet: Other than algae and waste, Pagoda Snails eat invertebrate pellets, flake foods, and cooked vegetables (such as zucchini, kale, spinach, or cucumber). Social behavior: Peaceful and solitary; will not engage with tankmates. Origin: Thailand, Myanmar (Burma) Average adult size: 1 - 2+ inches (2.5 - 5+ cm)