Gourami ?

[InLoveWithFish]

My gourami "Marble" changes colors frequently. When I get close to the tank to watch or feed she typically turns a very very dark blue. When she has no idea im around or is just relaxing she is a medium blue. I heard that gourami may change colors due to mood but may this be a sign of stress also? My other blue gourami "White" (I got lazy naming her lol) never changes color and is very social. She doesn't mind me taking pictures and I believe that she honestly likes the camera lol. They share a tank with 4 tiny tiger barbs, "School of Hard Knox." She also chases "White around frequently, or at least she use to, I havent seen her much since I added "The School of Hard Knox." She has stayed in the cave a little bit more than usual.

I tried to add picture but unfortanutely it said they we're not allowed.

 

[gourami_fan]

Gouramis are territorial, even the females. Usually if they become more pale and lose their stripes, that means they are stressed. If they become darker, it could mean stress or dominance. The brighter of the two is most likely the more dominant. How large is your tank. Usually having more space and plenty of plants or ornaments helps reduce stress.

Tiger barbs can be nippy if they are not kept in a large enough shoals of their own kind. If they are kept in a larger shoal, they would keep their business to themselves. I would say a group of 6 tiger is the minimum number.

Check on the behaviour of the tiger barbs and the gourami. Also check the fins of your gouramis or any injuries.

 

[InLoveWithFish]

Gouramis are territorial, even the females. Usually if they become more pale and lose their stripes, that means they are stressed. If they become darker, it could mean stress or dominance. The brighter of the two is most likely the more dominant. How large is your tank. Usually having more space and plenty of plants or ornaments helps reduce stress.

Tiger barbs can be nippy if they are not kept in a large enough shoals of their own kind. If they are kept in a larger shoal, they would keep their business to themselves. I would say a group of 6 tiger is the minimum number.

Check on the behaviour of the tiger barbs and the gourami. Also check the fins of your gouramis or any injuries.

The tiger barbs mind their business. I have never seen them nip at the tails of the gourami. They truly live peacefully.

The tank is 10 gallon. For a long time, I jus had the two gourami. Then I added the tiger barb. I intend on moving them into a 55 g. tank if all goes well. I was told I would be able to use the filter I have now. I will need a larger heater and air stone however. That should'nt be major money out of my pocket. IF all goes well, they will be in that 55 g. tank. IF not, they will continue to be in the 10 gallon until I'm able to move then to a bigger tank, probably a 30 g.

 

[cheehoo62]

As they say.. the bigger the better!

 

[InLoveWithFish]

As they say.. the bigger the better!

Well. I'm setting up a 30 g, it's almost done. It's in the process of being completed. I would post pics if I could figure out how to lol