I am trying to breed my gouramis and they have been chasing eachother for a few days now but still no eggs.
Today, they started jumping out of the water!! I have a top on the tank so luckily they are just falling back into the water. Why are they doing this??
Am I going to see eggs soon or should I try removing the male for a little while?
2007-01-10 06:36:13 · 4 answers · asked by ajax 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
I have them separated from my other fish in their own 10 gallon tank. I have been feeding them frozen blood worms
2007-01-10 06:47:18 · update #1
They are blue gouramis, about three inches long. When they jump out, it seems like they are trying to attack the lid.
There are a little bit of bubbles, but not enough for a nest.
2007-01-10 07:17:45 · update #2
What type of gourami are you attempting to breed? Gouramis are bubble nesters, so make sure the water is not too high because they need room to build their bubble nest.
As for jumping out of the water - test for nitrites and ammonia. Fish that jump out of the water usually do so because of high ammonia or nitrite levels, and this is entirely possible with 2 gouramis in a 10 gallon tank. If you do not have excess nitrites, nitrates or ammonia, it may just be over zealous spawning behaviour.
However, if they do not show serious spawning activity soon (bubble nest) then it would be wise to put them back in their original tank. Unless they are dwarf gouramis, a 10 gallon tank is too small long term for them.
2007-01-10 07:14:31 · answer #1 · answered by Zoe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't say what kind of gourami they are,but it's likely that they are bubble nest builders. If so, the male will build a bubble nest (usually involving some kind of floating plant material), and of couse typical Anabantid bubbles. That's the time to introduce a well conditioned female. This courtship and egglaying is one of the most fascinating aquarium events that a fish keeper gets to see. Raising the young requires a culture of infusoria to raise the fry to baby brine shrimp eating size,this is an art in itself,and should be started about the same time as the bubble nest. It's pretty complicated,but very interesting,and most rewarding when mastered. Have fun and good luck,PeeTee
2007-01-10 15:01:20 · answer #2 · answered by PeeTee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure the filter (if you have one) isn't breaking up the bubble nests. Try doing some water changes to induce mating. good luck.
2007-01-10 17:56:25 · answer #3 · answered by Flames Fan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you have them in their own tank and condition them with live food
2007-01-10 14:40:30 · answer #4 · answered by James T. Kirk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋