Blue Gourami

[swanseastilo]

I got 2 new angel fish 1 gourami died. No idea why and the other is missing half his tail. I only just saved him. Luckily enough i separated him treated him put him back now he's a bully.

 

[twodoctors]

I say too late because you've bought it. I don't know how many tanks you have but one should always research about their fishes before buying. My impression was that you bought the 4 on impulse, otherwise you would have asked the questions before you bought them.

I'm sorry you've lost one gourami. It's unclear who is missing half their tail in your post. Again, angelfish are cichlids in general they don't play nice. I don't have any personal experience with them but as juvenile they are ok in mixed group but as they grow bigger they fight each other unless they are already paired up. That's why people often recommend getting either 1 only, a proven pair, or a large group and return the ones that are not paired up. I also hope your water chemistry are ok, and you haven't lost your fish because of a mini-cycle.

Forums are in general a very good source for info. Most of us know a bit about fishes either from what we've read or from personal experience. I'm not being negative or try to berate you. It's more of a reminder that next time you should make sure you have everything in place before getting your new pet. Trust me, I've been there too!

Good luck to you and your fishes.

Adrian

 

[Stephan]

Adrian that was another poster who lost a gourami. As of now mine are alive. I bought them BC they were on clearance and I liked them. And I knew I'd gave room for them and all. I just wanted to see about where I would put them.

 

[swanseastilo]

Yeah it was me who lost the gourami. he died a about a week affter adding the angel fish.

My other gourami lost some of his fin. hes back in with the angel fish but now hes fighting back and hes chased away the angel fish.

My water is fine test it twice weekely.