Replacing internal filter-Breeding gourami
As the powerhead is a few years old, you won’t be able to bring it back to the store but since they’re only $5 to $8 it would pay to replace it with a suitable one for a 20 gallon tank. BTW, I believe you may have at first referred to your tank as a 10 gallon, but then corrected yourself unless I’m mistaken (I may have your tank confused with someone else’s). If, however, that’s the case, that’s probably where I got the 10 gallon size from and forgot you later told us it was a 20 gallon. Yes, I did see you refer to the “poor aquatic knowledge of the fish store owners here.” This is why I used the plural possessive form of “owner” (as owners’), rather than owner’s. Also too bad that you can’t get a better variety of fish foods either. As for a syphon hose, you should be able to get something from a hardware store that would serve the purpose.
I was afraid the male Blue Gourami might get aggressive (and protective of the eggs), but I expected this after they spawned — this is why I recommended removing her afterwards. You keep referring to this breeding tank as a “smaller tank,” but I still don’t know its size. All’s I can say at this time, with his behavior, is to treat them as you would Bettas. Put a glass divider in the tank, add some bunch plants to provide the female some hiding places and keep the lighting subdued when you do put them together. For now, although there won’t be a bar-pattern on her flanks to indicate when she is ready (you do indicate she has eggs now), watch for her wanting to join the male to spawn. In the meantime, this will give him a chance to build a nest. When that’s built, and she shows eagerness to want to join the male, remove the divider but watch for his being too attentive (aggressive). If they’re both ready they should spawn, provided the tank is not too small so as to prevent her from seeking refuge if she needs to (this is where the plants come into play). Ray
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