mgmason
Aquarium Advice Newbie
This pertains to a pearl gourami that I've had for 4 months or so. Spine seems to be curving down, causing some difficulty in swimming. Bio functions seem normal and she eats. None of the other PGs are displaying symptoms.
Parameters: Temp = 79F, ammonia = 0ppm, nitrates = 5ppm, nitrites = 0ppm, ph = 8.0.
Tank is 60 GA and has been up and running for nearly 2 years.
Filtration = in tank sponge filter and Marineland Emperor Pro 450 hob.
Maintenance includes 40% water changes every week w/light vacuum of the top sand layer. Water conditioner = Seachem Prime. 100% polyester filter sheets in hob replaced with each water change.
Sand substrate with artificial plants for the most part. Some Java Fern.
Tank population = 5 pearl gourami, 6 zebra loaches, 1 gold molly, 1 female betta
Feeding = Omega One freshwater flakes 1ce per day with a couple of sinking Kyorin wafers. Frozen Bloodworms and brine shrimp once per week.
pearl_g_backissues.mp4
pg_bi.jpg
Any thoughts as to what I might have going on here?
Thanks in advance!
Parameters: Temp = 79F, ammonia = 0ppm, nitrates = 5ppm, nitrites = 0ppm, ph = 8.0.
Tank is 60 GA and has been up and running for nearly 2 years.
Filtration = in tank sponge filter and Marineland Emperor Pro 450 hob.
Maintenance includes 40% water changes every week w/light vacuum of the top sand layer. Water conditioner = Seachem Prime. 100% polyester filter sheets in hob replaced with each water change.
Sand substrate with artificial plants for the most part. Some Java Fern.
Tank population = 5 pearl gourami, 6 zebra loaches, 1 gold molly, 1 female betta
Feeding = Omega One freshwater flakes 1ce per day with a couple of sinking Kyorin wafers. Frozen Bloodworms and brine shrimp once per week.
pearl_g_backissues.mp4
pg_bi.jpg
Any thoughts as to what I might have going on here?
Thanks in advance!
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