Gourami help

[BobbyFishKins]

Ok... I Need help fast!!! My pearl gourami is about 3 inches, and I came home today to find he's not shinny and his colors fading, He eats, but he is always hiding in the corner with the heater. I read they hide in corners when scared, but everything in the tank is smaller then him, and doesn't bother him... what should i do?!?!?!

 

[Horsegirlmaddy]

Have you tested the water? Sounds like a water quality issue, and the gourami is just the most sensitive/ first to show symptoms. I would check your water parameters, do a 20-30% water change, and check again. Also check to make sure your heater and filter are working properly. Good luck!

 

[BobbyFishKins]

thanks

I'll do the change, the heater is working fine, the filters are perfect, and ammonia(0.00) PH:7, nitrate levels are down(live plants) I just changed the water 2 days ago... thats why im confused

 

[Horsegirlmaddy]

Hmm that is unusual. Still do the change just in case, and monitor closely for any signs of a bacterial or fungal infection, and try to watch the other fishes behavior, to see if there's any bullying going on, or if any of them start showing the same symptoms.

 

[tamtam]

how long has he been in the tank for? Any recent changes to decor? Move things around or trim your plants?

 

[BobbyFishKins]

yes, new plants, and a few new decorations, he wasn't being bullied. I changed the water, and hes all better, except for now i got ick on my tiger barb, (very minimal being treated as serious). all symptoms looking better though