Crayolagirl Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Hello, I have 4 new Blue Dwarf Gouramis. They went straight into a prepared quarantine tank, water parameters within range, no Ammonia or Nitrite. The water temp is at 80°F. He was eating when he first came in on Saturday. But now he is not eating, not swimming, just floating around. I do not see anything on his fins, gills, fungus, worms, or eyes. I have used ich treatment, general cure, melafix for the first 4 days. But now I am on to the erythromycin treatment. The other 3 fish are fine. Please if you have any suggestions I would appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwcarlson Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Is he getting beat up by the others? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry the fish keeper Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 (edited) On 3/31/2022 at 10:54 AM, jwcarlson said: Is he getting beat up by the others? Yeah it could be case male gouramis are VERY territorial another male gourami might have attacked this one for getting too close to his territory. Edited March 31, 2022 by Henry Li 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwcarlson Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 On 3/31/2022 at 1:02 PM, Henry Li said: Yeah it could be case male gouramis are VERY territorial another male gourami might have attacked this one for getting too close to his territory. Four in a tank makes me wince, but I've only ever done one because of the notoriety of their aggression. This guy looks a little beat up. @Crayolagirl How big is the quarantine tank these are in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griznatch Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Might just be the picture, but his scales look pineconed a bit? Dwarf gourami can be quite aggressive to each other, he might be getting picked on... Welcome to the forum, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crayolagirl Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 Thank you everyone, I have noticed alittle bit of shoving the first day but no nipping and then it stopped. I have been working from home all week so i have been able to monitor almost all day each day. Now everyone seems to have their own area and there is no aggressiveness now. I have several things for cover and hiding. It is a 10 gallon quarantine. I am taking him out alone and we will see if he perks up. Poor little buddy. I can no find any illness though so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crayolagirl Posted April 2, 2022 Author Share Posted April 2, 2022 Unfortunately the little fella has passed despite all efforts. The other 3 look ok and I have separated all of them in to their own quarantine tanks. I have a 75 gallon planted tank with lots of wood, rocks, and plants. The only thing going in with the Gouramis was some mystery snails, tetras, and endlers. Do you think they will fight in there too? I have read they all should find their own area. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry the fish keeper Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 (edited) There is a chance that they will fight. Just make sure to keep an eye on them if one attacks/harass one of them then remove him out of the fish tank. Hope this helps! 😁 Edited April 11, 2022 by Henry the fish keeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crayolagirl Posted April 11, 2022 Author Share Posted April 11, 2022 Thank you unfortunately even though I removed and separated all of them the 1 did die. But he looked like he had a bloating issue. All the rest are fine and 1 is starting in the main tank this week 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry the fish keeper Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 Sorry for your loss. But, great to here that one is doing good. Make sure to give us updates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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