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Tank size: 180l
pH: 7.8
ammonia: 0
nitrite: 0
nitrate: 10
kH:
gH:
tank temp: 26
I bought 3 Gourami's yesterday 1x golden and 2x pearl. When I looked at the tank this morning they were all swimming around quite happily in the top half of the tank, lights off. I left for a couple of hours and then looked again and found the golden gourami sat on the bottom of the tank, in the upright position but not really moving much (gills were slow). I left it 30 mins and looked again and it was slumped over at a 45 degree angle against the glass still on the bottom. I put the lights on and went for my test kit. Within seconds it was swiming around throughout the tank. 2 mins later and back sat on the bottom. It seems like alot of inactivity followed by 20 seconds of swiming and then back sitting on the bottom for a long time.
Any ideas
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Volume and Frequency of water changes: Yesterday morning 20% - I do 20% twice weekly as the tank is well stocked. No changes to my routine or products used.
Chemical Additives or Media in your tank:
Tank inhabitants: see my signature for list.
Recent additions to your tank (living or decoration): Just the 3 gourami - the 2 peals are happy.
Exposure to chemicals: just the usual additive when changing water.
Tank size: 180l
pH: 7.8
ammonia: 0
nitrite: 0
nitrate: 10
kH:
gH:
tank temp: 26
I bought 3 Gourami's yesterday 1x golden and 2x pearl. When I looked at the tank this morning they were all swimming around quite happily in the top half of the tank, lights off. I left for a couple of hours and then looked again and found the golden gourami sat on the bottom of the tank, in the upright position but not really moving much (gills were slow). I left it 30 mins and looked again and it was slumped over at a 45 degree angle against the glass still on the bottom. I put the lights on and went for my test kit. Within seconds it was swiming around throughout the tank. 2 mins later and back sat on the bottom. It seems like alot of inactivity followed by 20 seconds of swiming and then back sitting on the bottom for a long time.
Any ideas
?Volume and Frequency of water changes: Yesterday morning 20% - I do 20% twice weekly as the tank is well stocked. No changes to my routine or products used.
Chemical Additives or Media in your tank:
Tank inhabitants: see my signature for list.
Recent additions to your tank (living or decoration): Just the 3 gourami - the 2 peals are happy.
Exposure to chemicals: just the usual additive when changing water.
