GIANT gouramis
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Thanks for the replies. I get lost pretty quickly when it comes to fish lingo, haven't spent enough time in those circles evidently.
Hopefully a move to a larger tank will help out Gussy's fins, but I really don't have any idea. His front flippers are a bit chewed up too. I'd like to try the Myxazin, where's a good place to get this medicine?
Also, I swap out anywhere from 2 quarts to 1 gallon of water each morning, then clean the filter system about once a month. Should this keep the water within spec for cleanliness?
Hopefully a move to a larger tank will help out Gussy's fins, but I really don't have any idea. His front flippers are a bit chewed up too. I'd like to try the Myxazin, where's a good place to get this medicine?
Also, I swap out anywhere from 2 quarts to 1 gallon of water each morning, then clean the filter system about once a month. Should this keep the water within spec for cleanliness?
The more time you spend on this present wonderful site, the more you will learn, my friend.Matt Fisher;1267606; said:
I can't imagine how much I've learned from all the members here. And they are all so friendly. A real community! A 100 gal should really be beneficial to Mr. Gussy. That extra space should do wonders for him. Of course, if you get an even bigger tank, the better it would be.
As in regards to his torn fins, well, I suggest you check out your local LFS to see what they have in store as medicines - it would also be good to see a vet. I'm pretty sure you want to do everything possible to make him better. A daily gallon water change is somewhat not enough for a baby that big in such a small tank. I suggest you change about 30% - 40% twice a week and you vacuum the gravel. What filter system do you have, by the way? Please remember that there is no such thing as overfiltration.
Id do about a large W/C daily somthing like a 10gal every 3or 4 days.Matt Fisher;1267606; said:
I'm sorry, Yanbbrox, I really couldn't access the site - it started to slow down first and then was totally inaccessible.Yanbbrox;1266428; said:
Now it seems ok but still a bit slow... dunno what's happening...
Thank you for the pic of George.
He is lovely. I am getting more and more decided to get a Giant Gourami. Will sell all my other fish if that's what it takes (and to avoid the Stocking Police!). I want a Red Fin though - but would be delighted to get an Elephant Ear. 
Good on ya, your best chioce would be the red fin as they stay smaller and elephant ears are much more expensive and rarer.Loulou;1267654; said:I'm sorry, Yanbbrox, I really couldn't access the site - it started to slow down first and then was totally inaccessible.
Now it seems ok but still a bit slow... dunno what's happening...
Thank you for the pic of George.
Bruce, your comment about the Channa Maculata baffled me a bit...Bogwoodbruce;1263608; said:
I found this on the forum (Snakehead section):
plausible;946383; said:Species name: Channa maculata
Common name: Blotched Snakehead
Maximum size: 33 cm / 13 inches
Origin: Southern China, Northern Vietnam
Temperament: Predatory
Company: Channa maculata should not be kept with any channa species smaller than themselves.
Water parameters: Temperature 22-28˚C / 72-82˚ F; pH 6-7.5
Identification: Channa maculata have simillar markings to those on the northern snakeheads (c.argus) lined up irregular spots on the sides to the top of the body.
So... 33cm or 3 feet?? 
I was thinking about the Red snakehead sorry.Loulou;1267694; said:Bruce, you comment about the Channa Maculata baffled me a bit...
I found this on the forum (Snakehead section):
So... 33cm or 3 feet??
