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    "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.
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    😑 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.
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    Lol! I see your pagoda does the climb on the branch thing too! 🙂 It totally freaks out my kid.
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    Wow! Well if not that's still good to know! 🙂
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    He was a fast mover! Maybe in time. I don't think I'd be ready that soon either. 😊
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    Hello & welcome. 🙂
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    Curious what brand/kind do you have?
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    "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. 🙂
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    Curious, how would you "pull the nest out"?
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    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!
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    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
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    Wonderful ! 😄 Congrats.
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    Lol. Love those boys! 😆
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    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.
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    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)
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    Yes good clarification on the photos vs. the info. I have seen and am following? Daniels thread. So neat. And I will check Roving Ginger's.
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    Nice! Thanks for posting Anita! Awesome. I think you might have enjoyed each other's company based on your journaling. You seem quiet the the Marine Biologist yourself! 🙂 I remember reading somewhere aquariums started in Asia (or at least there was early signs of things there. I can't remember where I read it/found it. Did a quick search and could not find it. But at some point I came across a link with a photo of an ancient aquarium and ... just found it. It mentions how the Chinese built them as holding places for food. 🙂 So not exactly the studying aspect of our dear Jean. But I do love how the one purpose inspired another... (and talk about Fresh food?)... according to Wiki the Ancient Sumerians likewise did something like this simply with their ponds. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fishkeeping Here's the link for the Chinese aquariums - I love the photos. I think at the time I was curious about antique/vintage aquariums and stumbled upon the page. https://www.aquariumarchitecture.com/archive/vintage-aquariums/
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    🙂 BTW - can't find the info, but I am pretty sure I read somewhere they were NOT asexual a la - no need to worry about them spreading in our tank beyond the one purchase. Maybe I emailed the seller? Either way, I found out before getting him. I did not want snail babies. Not sure if they lay eggs or what? My nerites sure do! But Shogun is in a tank with nerites, and I am guessing the eggs I see are still just the same ones (had them prior). Also, correction, we have had him since June. So about a good 9 months now. I could be wrong, but I don't think he has grown. Even in my pics he looks pretty much the same size. I do have some additional info and one other note, I had tried to feed him a cucumber piece early on, but no go. Maybe he was full from the algae wafer or just was still dealing with the transitions.
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    Curious Anita, from your pic and video, how many snails & species do you have? They all look so cute along with the shrimp climbing over your Pagoda! 🙂
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    So cool! But a nightmare for me if I was in your yard! I swear mosquitos stalk me.
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    The pic above is from just now. Looks like he is still sleeping. 🙂 Food a good breakfast spot!
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    From my email it appear I did test the water after he froze and all was fine. Apparently it also looked like he had eaten. I think based on my emails and memory, he seemed to have survived the night and looked fine in the morning. So I figured he must have just sacked out! The next day I put him in our 20Long which was fully cycled, had tons of algae and likely the Cyano I am still fighting with. He took to that tank like a champ and has been Guardian of the Pagodas ever since. 😉 I am not always good on tank maintenance, it comes and goes based on life here. He did survive some trips we took (while under the care of others - can't say the same for a few others). I don't feed him anything. He gets whatever he can find that either the fish & frogs don't take and plenty of algae and what's left. Generally Daphne or some other flake food, tadpole pellets, and sometimes shrimp and/or bloodworms for treats are all the foods that get put in the tank for the others. He has been an awesome cleaner in spite of our never ending algae. 😜 Hoping to get that under control soon (but still with enough leftover for him to eat). So in the event the algae cleans up a lot, I may be in need of food suggestions! 🙂 Hope this all helps. I will keep an eye and try to measure a bit and give you any more info I can once I do some extra observations. He is in a quiet room, til evening. So I can't say about him being shy or not? He doesn't appear to be?
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    Anita, that would be amazing if you were able to breed them. So I don't have a lot of data for you. I will work on it. 🙂 Sorry, I can get there at times (but the rest of my life fares better when I don't). So generally my data collecting is usually limited to *is there a problem*... (which yes, is often too late for the control data). Here's what I can tell you for now. When "he" first arrived and was acclimating I was freaking out and thought he died. He was stretched out far from his shell and not moving much. I thought Oh no - dying already. I was assured from the seller give it time. I am looking up those old emails for more accurate info. Here are a few pics from when we first put him in the "QT" tank. FYI - This tank was freshly-cycled when I put them in, as in it was started, but I am sure putting them in kicked it into full cycle. So I was a bit worried about all the new visitors. Also, there was pretty much No algae yet, so I fed a couple Algae Wafers. Some of them took to it, some did not. But I believe he did. As much as I was worried about him at one point, he actually was faring better than the 3 Kupa Nerite Snails that also arrived. Yes all were shipped, not store bought. So that was another hurdle he had to manage. The first photo is the one I sent when I got worried about him. He had been looking good and then all of a sudden he seemed to Freeze in place, looking like he was on his side. vs. The second photo where he was looking good just in the tank.
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    I can relate. 😉
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    If all else fails - I do like Tetra Safe Start. 😉 I had aquariums in older times and never cycled, don't remember losing any. In more recent times I started with an un-cycled tank: 1. (small tank & fish) also did not lose fish. 2. (larger tank & more fish) did not lose them - but used something similar to TSS 3. (2 more tanks 10-20g with a couple/few fish) - tried cycling and eventually went TSS route But ALSO used sponges from cycled tanks. I know these are not the preferred methods to all, but there were additional/different/life responsibility circumstances going on with each case too - so in the end my goal was simply to get the fish in the tank and have it cycled/not kill them - which was achieved every time. If I ever do another tank cycled sponge with TSS is my new go to. 🙂 Failing that just TSS. Good luck regardless HollyMack! Just figured I would relate my experiences if it helps.
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