Earlier I had two Gouramis in my tank, a male Opaline and a female 3 spot Gourami. today i added 2 female Gouramis, a Platinum and a Gold Gourami. My female 3 spot felt jealous that the male wasn't paying any attention to him so she started to dance around the male and she hit her head on a rock. Now She has a large patch of missing scales on her head. I think she damaged her brain because occasionally she spins in circles. The other females don't bother her, is there anything I can do to help the 3 spot Gourami heal or is she going to be handicapped for the rest of her life? I already treated the tank with Medicine to fight any infections. the temp, nitrate and ph levels are fine.
Plz don't give me info about Gouramis, I know how to differentiate male and female by their fins and girth and behavior etc. Or that I should separate the fish because they are not aggressive towards each other. I want to know if I can help the 3 spot in any way, or if it will heal on its own. plz help!
2007-08-20 15:42:21 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Chances are that will heal on its own. Watch for bacteria growth around the wound. You may want to add a little Melafix to the water to aid the healing process.
2007-08-21 02:51:07 · answer #1 · answered by hockey4players 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really sounds like a minor injury that will heal on it's own. What you will need to watch for is the fish weakening and becoming a target for the other fish in the tank, or for any signs of fungus around the injury.
If I can help more feel free to email me.
MM
2007-08-20 15:48:30 · answer #2 · answered by magicman116 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋