Found this little guy in Hernando Beach, Florida (the western coast, along the gulf of mexico). I checked a few sites for known species, but I couldn't find one that I felt was a good match (particularly because of the green carapace). I will look a little more, but if anyone has seen one of these little guys and knows what it is, I would love to know! (P.S. I am holding it like this because he wouldn't hold still for a picture)
I have a 55 gallon aquarium (~4 feet long) and only one rope fish, a small catfish that he has gotten along well with, a pleco (that i will be re-homing soon due to the mess it makes), and a population of bladder and trumpet snails. I recently discovered that these adorable water noodles like to be in groups of 3, while mine has been alone for nearly 4 years. I genuinely feel bad about this and want to get him some friends. However, I have found conflicting sources as to whether this will work. Some sources suggest at least 125 gallons for a group of 3 and list a 55 gallon as the bare minimum. Yet, I came across personal accounts of people keeping three in a 55-gallon tank with multiple other fish. I can answer any questions (within reason, i am not omnipotent). Can I make this work?
My golden Gourami has become incredibly bloated recently. As soon as I noticed, I popped In a barrier to separate him (or her) from the rest of the tankmates. I have fasted him for the past three days, and will feed him peas tomorrow. My water parameters are stable. Ammonia and nitrite levels are at 0 ppm, and nitrates are a solid 20 ppm. The only parameter that is "off" is PH, at around 8.2, but i have had this fish for 3 years and have had no problems until now, and the PH has always been around 8.2. Temp is roughly 80ºF. As for the water quality, it is only cloudy in the video because I am currently performing a water change. I just kind of broke down in the middle of doing that because I feel like this is my fault, and I need answers. As seen in the video, he is constantly going to the surface for air, he is EXTREMELY bloated, but shows no signs of pineconing (that i can see). His head is also raised, which from what i found is because of a swim bladder issue, i think. I will continue looking for an exact diagnosis and treatment reccomendation, I am simply posting this to get the opinions of professionals and people who may have dealt with this. Ask anything, I will answer.