Hiding Gouramies

[Bob S]

Hi, I've had a community tank running for just over a year and one of the early species in there were 3 pearl Gouramies. 1 male 2 female. Just over a week ago they started hiding all in separate areas. Pretty much as far away from each other as possible and out of sight. The last additions to the tank were 5 silver hatchet fish which have been in the tank for well over a month. All other fish in the tank seem fine, good colouration and very active. Has anyone any idea why the Gouramies have got shy all of a sudden. Thanks for any ideas

 

[SherLar]

I've had dwarf gouramis for years and never observed that behavior. Never had Pearls though.
Whenever something seems a bit "off" in one of my tanks, even if all the fish seem fine, I always go to the old tried-and-true water change, just in case; test your water before and after. If everything comes out good, then you can start looking for other causes.

 

[Bob S]

Thanks for the advice. We must have gone to the same school, that was the first thing I did