Urgent Help Please - Sick Fish

[mfernott]

Hi Guys
 
I have a tank which has been established for almost 4 years.
 
Tank is maintained well and regularly water changed, all equipment performing perfectly.
 
Tank contains 2 x dwarf gouramis, 2 x neon tetras and 2 x harlequin rasboras.
 
Today one of the gouramis has been led on his side on the bottom of the tank. There is a little bit of life in him, but not much by the looks of things. I don't know what to do - do I leave him, or put the poor mite out of his misery? I don't like the idea of him suffering but I don't have a quarantine tank.
 
Also, on a slightly related note, there is a small (but possible) chance that in a month or two I will be required to work abroad for up to a year. My main concern is the fish! Obviously I will not be able to take them, and won't be here to look after them. I live alone and don't know anyone who would want/be able to take the whole tank and the fish. Will a good LFS "re-house" them, or take them in?
 
Or is somewhere like here the best place to try and find someone local who can accommodate them into their own aquarium?
 
Many thanks
 
 

 

[Meeresstille]

There is a classified section here http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/forum/113-classified-section/
Depending on where you live there may be a local aquatic's club. You could try find homes for your fish there as well.
 
If you've had your dwarf gouramies for 4 years you've had them a good long while. Their life expectancy is 3 to 5 years, so your gourami may just be at the end of its life time. Just to make sure, have you checked for Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate? 

 

[mfernott]

Thanks for the help. Not long after writing this post, the battle was over, so at least he didn't suffer for long. He was around 3 years old I believe.
 
I will check out the classifieds if and when the time comes, thanks.

 

[Meeresstille]

Oh, I'm very sorry, but at least it was quick!

 

[WILDER]

Sorry for your loss.
R.I.P.