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Offline TraceyH

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Honey Gourami - maturing or sick?
« on: June 14, 2013, 11:01:06 PM »
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I have recently bought 3 honey gourami's. They have been in the tank about a week now and one of them, male I think, has developed dark/black markings under his eyes. Is this normal or is he sick?
I have tried to get a pic but every time I get the camera out he swims behind the plants. It seems he is like me, camera shy!


Any ideas gratefully received :)
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Re: Honey Gourami - maturing or sick?
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2013, 04:11:16 AM »
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The male does develop dark patches below his chin. See the profile here.  If that's what they look like, then all's well.
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Re: Honey Gourami - maturing or sick?
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2013, 06:22:10 AM »
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 :) Thanks Steve, seems like he is just growing up. I will keep an eye on him and his ladies!
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Re: Honey Gourami - maturing or sick?
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2013, 01:01:13 PM »
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From the photo, it looks like he is a yellow coloured honey gourami like mine. They do get a dark throat but it isn't as extensive as the natural coloured male like the one in Steve's link.
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