Newbie Questions

[LadyPanda]

So,I bought 2 blue Gouramis,turned out they were honeys once they got bigger,one died and the other is living some what peacefully. Now I have brought in a new fish which I thought was a honey but has turned out to be a dwarf.. They aren't really picking on one another although the tank is rather small. I wasn't planning on getting 2 but you know how it can be buying fish. ^.^

My issue really is that the Honey and the Dwarf aren't getting along but not,not getting along. They both sort of chase each other and pick on one another but not sniping to cause harm. I can't tell if it's play or serious. This is the first time I have ever owned these fish. I am normally a strictly Beta person so any advice would be great. I know how to treat water for certain fish and all the precaution. I am well prepared and careful of tank settings.

Now what I BELIEVE to be my Honey female is turning dark gold almost red around only her eyes,but that didn't happen until I put Ick treatment in the water bc the male I bought when I bought her,up and died. So to be careful I treated. She was shy from the beginning and when I put my finger on the tank now she seems to be associating food with my hands and face.. But the bigger fish who is supposed to be another honey wont even let her get near me. Food is no problem but interaction is. I bought him bc he was personable. He had a fun loving personality and is always happy for interaction.

Like said,first time with this type of fish, I am usually a pittbull of the fresh water type of girl.

 

[Essjay]

Could you post pics of the fish? You would have to use a photo hosting site like photobucket etc. I think before we go anywhere we need a definite ID on these fish.

 

[Ruskull]

As the previous poster said, it's hard to tell if there's a problem without pictures or a short video. I keep various types of Gourami together & sometimes it's just their natural instinct to play & hunt each other a bit. Other times it's seriously distressing and one fish is getting the best of the other making life a living hell for the fish that's being picked on. Observation is best at this point, make sure one isn't actually fin nipping and leaving damage. I can tell you that stress can lead to Ich, so keeping the tank stress free is always the best bet.

What size tank & what are it's water stats & tank inhabitants?