raj kumar - 2008-07-22
I wonder if the female neon gouramies build nests with bubbles.

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Shaun - 2008-07-17
I bought my son a community of different fish for Christmas, two of everything. I noticed after a month or so that the bigger Gourami was very aggresive and growing at a rapid pace. Suddenly lots of fish started dying off; dragon fish, a tetra and a balla shark. And the gourami got bigger and bigger and the other gourami looked to be getting smaller. Then I noticed that when it came time to feed, the bigger gourami fought the smaller one! Would NOT let him eat! The smaller one had a bent arm and everything! I quickly moved him into my other sons tank where there were only 3 fish. We were just building him a community; there was a puffer, a shark. and a frog. The gourami killed them ALL by morning. Hes was a blue gourami. Be very careful bacause they can be deadly, not peaceful at all. And we lost a lot of money due to his killing spree. Be very careful with them. The other gourami with the bent arm is still very shy, but has picked up weight and is doing much better now.

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Mika - 2008-07-16
I have 4 gourami opaline and they all seem to get along fine. It's so cool though, because whenever I put my hand in to arrange something or check on the plants, they all come up to my hand and rub against it. I can get a few of them to eat flakes out of my hand now. ^,^ I love them!

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SAN - 2008-07-16
I have lots of gouramis but the dwarf gouramis (flame), have females that I call silver ladies. I'm Worried about 1 of them, she has become small mouthed and is feeding less and seems to be sulking. I am wondering what is wrong and how do I sort it.

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John Mark De Vera - 2008-07-12
My Flare (a male siamese fighting fish) has been spawning with pinky (a female siamese fighting fish). After the spawning process, I removed pinky because she will eat the eggs. After several days, I didn't notice that the eggs were hatched, that's why Flare ate the fries and only one survived that night. The next day the fry died. That's what also happen to my other pair named King and Queen (a pair of crown tail). Many survived but the next day the fries died again...

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maddy - 2008-07-11
I just recently bought a betta. It lies on the bottom of it's tank and won't eat. I am wondering if anyone could please tell me what is wrong with it.

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NY Betta Lover - 2008-07-07
I received two bettas about a week ago as a birthday gift. Their names are Dolce and Gabbana. Dolce is Dark blue and Gabbana is a deep red. Both fish seem to be doing really well. They are active and playful. This morning I bought some frozen baby brine shrimp to give to them as a treat. Gabbana ate hers right away, but Dolce didn't recognize the little squirts form the dropper (I used it to squirt them in the water) as food, so he didn't eat it. A couple of hours later I noticed that he was acting bonkers! He keeps darting up and down in his 1 gallon container over and over again. I can't really tell if he's scratching, because he does it on the side with the plants and the one without any decor. He doesn't have any signs of ick or anything on his body or fins. His appearance is completely normal as far as I can tell. I thought maybe he found some baby brine at the bottom and was searching for more, but I moved him into an emergency container with clean, treated water (aquarium salt and dechlorinator) just to be sure. But, he is still doing it! It's freaking me out! I am wondering what's wrong with him! By the way, my other betta Gabanna still seems completely normal. HELP!

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katt - 2008-07-06
I have a gourami that likes the taste of betta. I put my betta in the tank with him and the gourami ATE HIM!!! I couldn't Believe it! after I came home from the store(it took about 20 minutes) the betta was being torn apart piece by piece. YYYYUCK!!!

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Charles Stackpole - 2008-06-30
Based upon the 2 comments below, It is clear that Your fish are infected with Fungus. This is VERY Common with Bettas. There is a Fish Medicine called "BETTAMAX", they are Blended Antibiotic Capsules that you open and stir into the water. Do this in a Separate Treatment Tank as it makes the water a dark bluish-green.
As with any fish Meds, they work better in higher temperatures. 84-86 degrees for bettas. Yes, of course they need heaters... They live in S. E. Asia where avg. air temps are in the 100's.
Bettas are also highly susceptible to "Mouth Fungus" and it is usually Fatal. A clean Tank will keep your Bettas Healthy and active. I keep mine in a special 3 Betta tank w/ glass dividers and 1 rock & 1 plant in each section. This way they can see each other, get into fighting poses and still remain unhurt.
DO NOT Believe people that sell bettas in a glass jar with a live plant in it. They will tell you the Bettas will just eat the plant roots and This is not true! Bettas are Carnivores and need Meaty Pellet foods. Hikari is the best I have found. The plant plugging the opening of the jar blocks enough air from getting into the water as well. Treat Bettas as all Tropical Fish... Give them room to swim, Cover to hide in, Filtered Water, Good Food and a controlled, heated tank. They do not belong in a cute little jar on your desk, like candy.
The divided tanks can be purchased with as many as 10 divided sections in a tank about 36" long. Great for large displays of many different Bettas.
Good Luck with the Fungus Treatments.

Charles
June 30, 2008

My female betta has been sitting on the bottom and has a white film on her. I would like to know what to do, I don't want to loose her. Thank you!
Diane
2008-06-27

My Red fish is turning a weird whiteish coulour. If anyone knows what does this mean, please send me ideas. harper350@hotmail.com
Harley
2008-06-14

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Bill De Vinney - 2008-06-29
Hello everyone, I have a 55 gallon tank. I started off with two gold Gourami's and two blue. One blue jumped out of the tank through the opening of my water fall filter system. I also have a 10 inch Sailfin leopard pleco and 6 purple Zebra Cichlids, two Emerald Cory Cats, 10 Kribs (Cichild family) and a Bala Black tip shark. Everyone gets along fine and they all kmow the pecking order. The Kribs and the Purple Striped Zebra Cichlids keep the Gold Gourami's in check. As I'm writing this letter the sole Blue male Gourami is making bubbles at the top of the water. I feel he should check with the other gold male before he gets any ideas.

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