Algae on Gourami

[Fujimoto]

Have you tested your water?

No

If yes, what is your ammonia?

Zero

If yes, what is your nitrite?

Zero

If yes, what is your nitrate?

Zero

If I did not test my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.

Do you do water changes?

Yes

What percentage of water do you change?

31-40%

How frequently do you change your water?

Every week

If I do not change my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.

Hi! I just got a new neon blue dwarf gourami, but I swear it has green algae growing on its long whisker things. Is it just stuck on there or is it something else? Also I’m new here so I hope this is in the right place!

 

[kno4te]

Think best bet is to post a pic.

 

[Fujimoto]

 

[kno4te]

Lol. Yup looks like some stuck on algae.

 

[Deadeye]

Can’t say I’ve seen this one before. I also haven’t seen most of my gouramis keep their barbels for long (but that’s another story lol), except for my current one. I have had algae grow on a skunk cleaner and peppermint shrimp’s whiskers though.

Is there a lot of algae elsewhere in your tank? Is it growing or just stuck there?
If you can catch the fish you may be able to remove it.

 

[Fujimoto]

He’s pretty small, I don’t think I can catch him as long as it’s not dangerous I wont mess with it. I just want him to be happy, dosent have to look perfect