Stinson Beach Aquatics Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 Hello! I have had a three spot gourami for almost 4 - 5 years and I have begun to notice a decline in health in the last two days. She seems to be clutching her fins, swimming only at the top of the tank, and her scales seem more visible (not to the extent of pineconing though). I’m curious if this sounds more like a illness or if she is just old and reaching her full lifespan. I include a video for reference. Thank you! Nitrate: 10 Nitrite: 0 PH: 7.0 KH: 80 GH: 60 Temp: 78 F 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 This could be old age. 4-5 years, old. Average lifespan is 4-6 years. So, with the clamped fins, and staying at the top, it is old age most likely sadly. But the vid did not show up for me sadly @Stinson Beach Aquatics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinson Beach Aquatics Posted August 2 Author Share Posted August 2 Huh, sorry the video didn’t work. That’s what I figured. Thank you for the advice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSunfish Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 Interesting video. Yes, I also suspect old age, although you might be able to maintain a good quality of life with a good diet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 Yes improve diet, freeze-dried foods, frozen foods, flakes, pellets, and a good schedule too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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