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Re: Honey Gourami problem
« Reply #20 on: September 19, 2015, 07:33:06 PM »
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Definitely agree that you've done the right thing.  [Probably not a good analogy but, when I moved those final 3 pygmy cories into the QT last weekend, they started that swimming up and down the tank side vertically, before they suddenly deteriorated - the stress of the smaller tank may have been one of the factors that contributed to that sudden demise.  Thankfully, your honey gourami is still healthy, but I think having her in her new environment will reduce the stress levels, so that hopefully she can continue to remain healthy, rather than potentially falling ill due to the stress and succumbing quickly.]
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Re: Honey Gourami problem
« Reply #21 on: September 19, 2015, 07:43:44 PM »
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Thanks fcmf,
I was sorry to here about your little cories, but I think you're right, when fish are unwell, then further stress can tip them over the edge.

I think with my gourami also, it's only a matter of time before she'd go downhill in the 60 litre. It's surprising really because both the CC here and Seriously Fish say that 60 litres is plenty of space for Honies. Perhaps, like Sue says, it's got more to do with the fact that she was in such a large tank by comparison.

Anyway, The lady who's taking her is very experienced and all the fish I've had from her have been in lovely condition, so hopefully BB has landed on her fins (fishy equivalent of feet?)! :)
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Re: Honey Gourami problem
« Reply #22 on: September 20, 2015, 12:51:09 PM »
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BB is away with her new owner, who's promised to send me an update tonight to let me know she's OK.

Thanks to everyone for putting up with my neurotic blethering on about her and who agreed that I was doing the right thing. :)
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Re: Honey Gourami problem
« Reply #23 on: September 20, 2015, 01:49:55 PM »
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Great; do let us know the update.

There was no neurotic blethering. We're all here to share our experiences and offer suggestions, alternative thoughts to consider, views on courses of action being considered, advice, and generally help where we can, no matter how big or small an issue is. Reading of others' experiences along their fishkeeping journeys helps us all enormously in our own.
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Re: Honey Gourami problem
« Reply #24 on: September 20, 2015, 01:59:47 PM »
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Thanks fcmf!
Will let you all know how she's doing :)
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Re: Honey Gourami problem
« Reply #25 on: September 20, 2015, 02:57:16 PM »
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Well said fcmf
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Re: Honey Gourami problem
« Reply #26 on: September 20, 2015, 10:52:40 PM »
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OK, last word on this subject and I'll shut up, I promise!
Just been sent a video and some lovely pics of BB by her new owner.
You wouldn't think it was the same fish – she's cruising about the whole tank looking totally chilled. I'm very happy!!
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Re: Honey Gourami problem
« Reply #27 on: September 21, 2015, 07:36:30 AM »
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Great news!  :cheers:
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Re: Honey Gourami problem
« Reply #28 on: September 21, 2015, 07:56:07 AM »
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That is absolutely wonderful news! How nice for you to be sent the video & pics. Good to read of a happy ending.  :fishy1:
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Re: Honey Gourami problem
« Reply #29 on: September 21, 2015, 09:02:52 AM »
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I'm sorry things didn't work out for her in your tanks, but you did your best for her and found her a new home. The new owner sounds a caring person for more than just the fish, sending you a video of BB in her new home  :)

And as the others have said, there was no neurotic blethering. Trying to understand the way fish behave is a great challenge, especially with individuals who don't conform to 'typical' for that species.
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Re: Honey Gourami problem
« Reply #30 on: September 21, 2015, 10:19:32 AM »
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Thanks Sue,

I was absolutely thrilled to see such a change in her behaviour in such a short time.
These wee fishies go through so much don't they? And to watch her be so uncomfortable and stressed was something I found very difficult.

Thanks again everyone! :)
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