Gouramis

[tetraqueen]

Hi
Unsure of what they are called but they are like antenna.

One of mine seems to have broken the tip on one what do i do ??

 

[Genesis]

leave it, they grow back

 

[tetraqueen]

[quote name=''genesis' post='1008624' date='Dec 20 2005, 05:38 PM']
leave it, they grow back
[/quote]


Thanks. Is it a sort of shedding when it's too long ?

 

[sylvia]

No. It shouldn't happen. These 'antennae' you are describing are actualy the gourami's ventral fins. If they have broken or been shortened, the fish has either injured itself or been nipped. Make sure the wound is not ifnected. Though they do grow back, an infected fin can end up killing the fish. Also, they don't always grow back to their full length. Though these 'feelers' are important for the fish, not having full-length ones should not hinder it. Just make sure the water's very clean and your fish will be find (but try to work out what caused the injury to begin with and correct it).

 

[tetraqueen]

No. It shouldn't happen. These 'antennae' you are describing are actualy the gourami's ventral fins. If they have broken or been shortened, the fish has either injured itself or been nipped. Make sure the wound is not ifnected. Though they do grow back, an infected fin can end up killing the fish. Also, they don't always grow back to their full length. Though these 'feelers' are important for the fish, not having full-length ones should not hinder it. Just make sure the water's very clean and your fish will be find (but try to work out what caused the injury to begin with and correct it).

I am overcrowded. Tank is on it's way I'm told. I have one tetra thats very fiestie at the moment and upsets most fish. The Gouramis also is a trouble stirrer as is boss to all the quiet fish.

When they move they will have more room. Water was changed on the day it happened.
He/She is eting well and it's just me obseving as I do thats noticed it. Thanks.