Sick Gourami?

Axleuk

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My friend has a couple of Blue Powder Gouramis.

1 is fine but the other is rocking back and fourth. I have checked her water and they appears to be fine, although the PH is a little low at 7.2 when 7.5 would probably be a little better. She has since done a 20% water change but so far no improvement.

She has also had a few other fish die in the past week.

1 Platy
1 Siamese Fighter
1 Black Molly
1 Albino Molly

If the water is fine, could it be parasites or some other problem.

I look forward to your advice and possible solutions.

Oh, one last note, i didnt see any spots on the fish that died or any obvious problems other that loss of colour, but that is probably due to being dead.
 
Rocking back and forth sounds like the shimmies - you can by meds for that.
 
According to my research, its called Gourami disease and caused by parasites. Parasite Guard is the answer but lots of aeration is needed too.
 

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