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	Dwarf Gourami nest/fry
juwel-180 Enthusiast Posts: 291 Kudos: 212 Votes: 17 Registered: 07-Dec-2005	hi guys My male gourami has made a big nest in the corner of my tank but i have some Q's how do i know if there are fry in there or more to the point if they have bred. I cant remove the female as i have no where to put her. Also if they do have fry how do i feed they and care for them. Guys i could realy do with some help on this so post some of your no how my way.
Posted 06-Dec-2006 20:12
fish patty Fish Addict Posts: 539 Kudos: 223 Votes: 255 Registered: 04-Oct-2006	Hi juwel, If you go to "search" on this site & type in "dwarf gourami", many threads will come up discussing them. Even ones on breeding. Maybe they will answer your questions. Have fun! Good luck!
Posted 06-Dec-2006 20:59
Fish Guy Mega Fish Posts: 1091 Kudos: 1254 Votes: 2 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	You'll be able to see little eggs in the nest. Really the only way to care for the fry is to take out all the fish in the tank but the male, then after 4 days take him out aswell. But as you said you have no where to put the fish, I would just let them do their thing and the fry will be eaten after 3-4 days.
Posted 07-Dec-2006 00:54
juwel-180 Enthusiast Posts: 291 Kudos: 212 Votes: 17 Registered: 07-Dec-2005	ok if i put the nest in a floating tank and also what colour are the eggs ?
Posted 07-Dec-2006 19:58
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	Hi there, eggs will be a golden yellowy colour. You may not be able to see them in the nest until they develop a bit. Eggs usually hatch in about 7 days time. If you move the nest, the male will probably give it up and eat the eggs if there are any. Your only chance would be to remove all other fish from the tank. Its likely any eggs have already been eaten, depending on what you have in the tank, but if you have loaches or catfish - the eggs are probably a tasty treat by now or will be soon. Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 07-Dec-2006 22:42
juwel-180 Enthusiast Posts: 291 Kudos: 212 Votes: 17 Registered: 07-Dec-2005	oh k just a few things every one says they take 12 hours to hatch is this true and the tank is 180 litre about 40 US gallons i think. i have neons and danios and glow lights that is all oh and flying fox but he does not do any thing he just sits on his ambius nana all day. what i was going to do was wait till i see small tails in the nest then move it into a bowl with a heater and a air pump. Do u think this will work or is a stupid idea
Posted 07-Dec-2006 22:57
Fish Guy Mega Fish Posts: 1091 Kudos: 1254 Votes: 2 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	Well its going to be tricky to scoop the nest out with out losing some fry or just totally distroying it. Remember the male maintains the nest and catchs any falling fry; so if you take the fry out in the nest they will all just sink to the bottom. Also a bowl might be a little to small for 50 or so fry. I would go with a ten gallon.
Posted 07-Dec-2006 23:44
juwel-180 Enthusiast Posts: 291 Kudos: 212 Votes: 17 Registered: 07-Dec-2005	belive me i would love loads more tanks but it is a Q of where do i put them wat would u say in litres is the min for breeding dwarf Gouraims ?
Posted 08-Dec-2006 00:17
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	Probably, to keep a male female pair where you could remove the female after breeding and then rear the fry in, you would want 10 gallons, or about 40 litres. Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 08-Dec-2006 01:57
juwel-180 Enthusiast Posts: 291 Kudos: 212 Votes: 17 Registered: 07-Dec-2005	ok i think that is what i will have to do and leave them this time thanks for the help guys
Posted 09-Dec-2006 19:21
juwel-180 Enthusiast Posts: 291 Kudos: 212 Votes: 17 Registered: 07-Dec-2005	one more thing guys is there any way i can do a water change with out messing up the nest
Posted 10-Dec-2006 00:34
Fish Guy Mega Fish Posts: 1091 Kudos: 1254 Votes: 2 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	Its possible but you have to be pretty careful, or you can just wait untiul the fry are gone to do the water change.
Posted 10-Dec-2006 01:50


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