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@Avel1896 Thanks for these. It's nothing like those and I have a perfect video of him doing it to his own reflection - just can't find how to upload it :mad:. The fact he is doing it to his reflection sounds like it is aggressive, and since the other fish is now colouring I'm sure it's a...

I spoke too soon. 1 gourami is in full breeding colours. There is no doubt he is male. The new one has fins that also look male again to me but I was hopeful when the true male followed it around with apparent interest. However, that morphed into chest displays and frank chasing. I tried...

Oooh. Interesting. I've just posted a further question for my own honey gouramis - when males display their chests is it aggression or courtship?

I'm having a spot of bother getting a pair of honey gouramis. I reckon I havec2 males (again!) but wondered if their behaviour might help clarify. One is in full breeding colours and keeps floating vertically showing his chest to the other. Is this flirting or an aggressive show?

I was there today - in Truro. I didn't think to look at their shrimps as it was just a thought for if I made a Walstad jarrarium. But I'll try there first if I go ahead.

My money is on baby snails.

I wouldn't be surprised! I didn't realise how enormous it was until it arrived in the post. They've been in for a nose around, and the male showed a little interest in enticing a female in. Once. I think the cave will just be decorative for now until my next and bigger tank. I actually had to...

I know you're looking for bigger fish but a large shoal of rummy nose tetras is beautiful to watch, assuming you have the right water parameters.

It could be something which hitched a ride on your plants. I had lots of fascinating little creatures all over my glass. They gave me something to watch while cycling. They've all gone now - possibly eaten.

Maybe he or she is really a 'they'!

The cave is an enormous breeding place for the peacocks! But I'll consider a pleco if I get a bigger tank and move the cave over. :)

The plants need a bit of pruning; leaves that have melted.

You're so good at birthdays!

Welcome Laura. Sorry about your betta :( . I hope being here helps with your future fish, but sometimes there's just no answer after all.

He has. I wouldn't deprive him of his fun ;)

Well, I'm all sorted now with all 5 fish in place as planned (I hadn't cycled a QT so have risked putting both groups in together). They all seem happy - exploring everywhere and tasting things. My favourite is the female gourami, Socket, but the peacocks are interesting and I'm starting to...

I'm very late to this post, and perhaps things are better, but there don't look to be many hiding places in the tank. Some fish are braver when they have more cover.

I've just bought a pair of honey gouramis and was concerned the filter might be a little strong for them, however the male keeps launching himself into the flow and going round in circles up and down with it. Should I be worried? All the other fish are sensibly keeping away from that particular...

I hate to disagree but I would say that's a male because the dorsal fin is pointy rather than rounded. Natural honey gouramis, male and female, can look very similar until the male puts on his breeding colours.

I've been looking at shrimp online and all types seem to be out of stock pretty much everywhere.

Sorry to hear about your poor betta :( . You say all the parameters are normal and you've done water changes, but could you give some specifics? And from the photo it looks like her scales are sticking out? Or is it my eyesight? Any details you could give would be really helpful.

Kids don't worry about cleaning :lol: :lol:!

Have fun! I've bought a pair of honey gouramis and 3 peacock gudgeon gobies who all seem very happy - lots of exploring at all levels. I already had plants so I've skipped that stage. Have a great weekend.

Oh, and enjoy the learning curve! It is so much better to make mistakes before having the fish not after (I have made a lot of mistakes but finally got my fish today). They seem very happy so it was worth the wait.

I'm the same regarding bright colours usually, but this is like a fish theme park; draws you in! 😍

The moss really makes it. Gorgeous 😍

What lovely clean tanks! Welcome to the forum 👋

That is looking so good! Well worth the effort, I think. Do you feel so?

I might well try some shrimp then. I could put some in my main tank or make a Walstad jar. If I do the latter I could allter parameters if necessary to suit without potentially upsetting the fish. Thank you @StevenF and @PorshaF . :)

Synchronicity! Mine too! I'm getting my fish today, how about you?

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True. I top up with pure water, but I do water changes with dechlorinated tap water.

I was given a bottle of Bio Boost when I bought my tank. I don't think it has done anything though.

Hello and welcome to the forum 👋 ! That's quite a mix of fish you have there, especially goldfish too! Were they what the kids started with and then you 'inherited ' them?