Dwarf Gourami

[tetrakid]

To minimize error in water test readings, it is important to pay attention to how we drop the test liquid into the water.
Squeezing of the bottle must be avoided. Always let the liquid flow down slowly by gravity until it drops down on its own accord.
If necessary, only apply the slightest gentle pressure to just enough to assist the flow. Squeezing will make the dropped amount inaccurate.

[skytan]

Itchy hand bought another female cos it the only one left in the shop.

DAy 1 the old female one became Alpha female chase this new girl round and round.
Day 2 they became BFF >.< now the male got chase when she dun feel like it.

Still they not feeding too well with tubifex also put the worms in a feeding cup they see see move in move out look swim away go back and the tetra eat the worm off under their nose.

maybe will buy daphnia or brine (might be too big ?)


Lastly may I know if those tubifex I feed fell ontop the substrate and wriggle in what happens next?
If I see I will dig it up but create a mess so don't know whether I should or should not do it

[Dscheng]

Dont worry your greedy tetra will finish it up, haha. Good luck with your samurai ! Mine from 10 now left 7. All still very small size but feeding well with the frozen blood worm. They like it very much.

[Dscheng]

To minimize error in water test readings, it is important to pay attention to how we drop the test liquid into the water.
Squeezing of the bottle must be avoided. Always let the liquid flow down slowly by gravity until it drops down on its own accord.
If necessary, only apply the slightest gentle pressure to just enough to assist the flow. Squeezing will make the dropped amount inaccurate.

I think you are right, instruction menu mention 3 drop of solution into the test tube which contain 5ml. Anything more, the reading is not accurate.

[tetrakid]

....Still they not feeding too well with tubifex also put the worms in a feeding cup they see see move in move out look swim away go back and the tetra eat the worm off under their nose.

Maybe will buy daphnia or brine (might be too big ?)

Lastly may I know if those tubifex I feed fell on top the substrate and wriggle in what happens next?
If I see I will dig it up but create a mess so don't know whether I should or should not do it

Feeding problems are common in a mixed tank. My species tank of 10 Guoramis have no problem at all with feeding.
They usually gobble up all the food I give them.

For worms that fall on the substrate, they may survive happily on the micro organisms inside there, provided oxygenation is good.
Otherwise they will just die soon and create Ammonia.

[tetrakid]

I think you are right, instruction menu mention 3 drop of solution into the test tube which contain 5ml. Anything more, the reading is not accurate.

What I meant was how each drop is administered.
The technique of dropping every drop is very important for more accuracy.
If you simply squeeze 3 drops into the water sample, it will not be an accurate reading. You need to pay attention to every single drop.

Also important is to make sure the sample water in the phial is at the correct level in line with the bottom of the meniscus.

[Dscheng]

Feeding problems are common in a mixed tank. My species tank of 10 Guoramis have no problem at all with feeding.
They usually gobble up all the food I give them.

For worms that fall on the substrate, they may survive happily on the micro organisms inside there, provided oxygenation is good.
Otherwise they will just die soon and create Ammonia.

So if i place the live tubifex worm into my bleeding box(Sudo satelite), it will survive? Usually the next day, it will have foul smell and i suppose it is die.

[tetrakid]

So if i place the live tubifex worm into my bleeding box(Sudo satelite), it will survive? Usually the next day, it will have foul smell and i suppose it is die.

Feeding discipline is one of the most important aspects of fish-keeping.

I NEVER leave any food in a tray or breeding box, etc. That is an absolute no-no.

I feed my fish twice a day at FIXED times, ie. breakfast and dinner.

Others may have various styles.

[skytan]

oh good to know the worms wont be much of a pest.

Guess, I just have to try everything out then.

Next in line probably frozen bloodworm/daphnia/brine shrimps.

Any idea where in tiong bahru /bukit merah area sells frozen fish foods?
Wuhu not selling them already.

[Dscheng]

But is it healthy to feed them one block per day? I do notice that all my fishes colour like getting brighter le. Not sure whether is it the frozen bloodworm a not.

[seudzar]

Why not feed them with dried food? Mine eat dried food well...

[tetrakid]

But is it healthy to feed them one block per day? I do notice that all my fishes colour like getting brighter le. Not sure whether is it the frozen bloodworm a not.

There's really no fixed rule for feeding the fishes. Each person should discover his/her own favourite style, while always bearing in mind that overfeeding is bad for the tank environment.

Whether the food is effective in enhancing colour should be tried for a few months at least. In this regard, dried food pellets/granules is best because they are formulated with a variety of nutrients.

[hann]

Why not feed them with dried food? Mine eat dried food well...

My batch also. I noticed most of them preferred the dried food more than frozen worm or daphnia.

[skytan]

Why not feed them with dried food? Mine eat dried food well...

I feed with those mini pellets they are too slow to react and hardly able to eat also.

Maybe have to buy O nip? Don't know will they be too shy to fight with the tetras or not.
And O nip small bottle also 13++?

[Dscheng]

Ya.. those gourami be chocolate or samurai, they are really slow reaction haha. My running noise and tetra eat like piranha fish.

[tetrakid]

Ya.. those gourami be chocolate or samurai, they are really slow reaction haha. My running noise and tetra eat like piranha fish.

Last time hor, I ever kept some round Balloon Tetras.
Wa, they never give chance during feeding.
They can dash from far and gobble up and fill their mouths full of pellets.
But I like, hahaha.

[BFG]

My running noise and tetra eat like piranha fish.

Simi ish running noise?

[seudzar]

Rummy nose.... Lol

[Dscheng]

Typo error sorry !! It is Running Nose Tetra , Your Simi ish sound like Edmwer le :X

[Dscheng]

Yesterday evening, i found one of my samurai is hiding one corner and it seem very restless, after closely look. The body was found with red patches, is it been bitten mark? Or skin disease?
I separate it out and put into my breeder box, this morning it was found dead