Dead Gourami

[alisonsue]

I have an established 30 gallon freshwater tank where all species of fish that I have thrive (platy, glass catfish, tetra) EXCEPT my Gourami. I've had 3 randomly go lethargic and die over the past 3 months. They were the neon blue variety. They just start hanging out near the heater and quit eating. Next day...dead on the bottom. Are they touchy, or what?

 

[AquaticGem]

What are the water params (ammonia, nitrite, nitrate) on the 30gal tank?

 

[alisonsue]

No idea....I'm a novice fish person and don't want to be much more than that. I change 1/5 of the water 3x a week, add salt per container recommendation, and check the temp daily maintaining at around 80. They are fed tropical flakes daily, and freeze dried blood worms every other day. Everything else has done great--no other deaths ever. So, just wondering if the Gourami are more touchy than others.

 

[AquaticGem]

Yes, Gouramis can be touchy, and susceptible to disease if the water quality is poor, which is why I asked what your tank water params were. Without knowing what the ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels are, it's nearly impossible to tell you why they died.

 

[xXMrBonesXx]

they might have been starting something when you bought them because my sister has 1 she bought as a baby and she doesnt mess with the water quality and hers is huge now , i'd file them under bad luck