Beachdude Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 I have a Banded Gourami which I don't think is too happy. It swims kinda vertically, dragging it's tail almost but when it want's to it can still gain some speed and dart around the tank. It has no visible signs of any problem. Does anybody out there know what it's problem might be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tillie Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 My angel swims sideway often just because he can! He's fine and sometimes even swims upside down. When I sometimes wake him at night by turning on the lights I find him sleep swimming upside down. I hope someone has a more definitive answer for you soon though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharronpaul Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Hi Beachdude, What are the other fish in the tank doing? The banded gourami pair we have sometimes do weird stuff like that, almost if they are playing, but seem to wake up and pay attention if something else catches their attention... What is everything else in the tank doing, and the water chemistry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharn Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 are they breeding? if not i would probably suspect somethings up, havent keep these before though so dont know if they have any of those funny traits like clowns etc tillie- i dont think that angels are supposed to swim upside down, might be worth looking more into that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tillie Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Sharn, Hiya I must admit it sounds odd, but I really think he is an oddball. I did used to worry but there was just to plausible explanation except for an odd personality!! I find that he goes sideways, backwards and all angles to navigate very gracefully between the foliage. He's the only one doing it and has done it for months on end! I'm hoping there's nothing wring then...?! Have has water tested and everything, and have a UV steriliser too! Just an odd kid haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachdude Posted April 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2006 Thanks for your thoughts folks, I'll just keep an eye on him and make sure he doesn't go into relapse or something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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