Female and Male in Adjacent Tanks

[TimCAD]

I just put my female three spot in an isolation tank in order to treat her unknown illness/parasite/growth. It’s right next to the tank that has a male in it. They’ve been displaying to each other through the glass since I put her in there. I’m now wondering if this is such a good idea. Will they be interested in eating tomorrow? Will they be too stressed out if I need to add medicine? Other comments? -TIA

 

[sylvia]

You could add a sheet of paper between them so they stop displaying. Normaly, I wouldn't think it would matter, but if they are reacting to each other, it's safer to just block their view.

 

[Phantom Thief]

Well, unless they somehow can mate through the glass, i wouldnt really think it'd matter.

Seriously though, if they continue to display for a long period of time, then you should block it off as it may be causing them stress.

P.T.

 

[TimCAD]

Well, she was calmer the next morning - him, not so much. Both are eating and the fin flaring seems to be helping with that - little white patch of whatever it is - on her dorsal fin. Very fascinating fish to watch.

 

[Mr Miagi]

Yeah, they are TimCad, My male pearl gourami is beautiful and orange breasted, but he keeps chasing the other females away........i dont think he knows who he is yet.