Have moved the sick gourami to the qt – since we’re going to be away again, it’s totally not feasible to leave the poor guy in the isolation tank. He’s not doing much better; in fact, he almost seems to be shedding, or flaking… not quite sure what to do. Haven’t got any medication. He doesn’t seem much fussed by it all – swimming around, eating a bit, etc. Sigh.

It’s odd: out of all the babies we have had, only two have been male. I wonder if this is normal? Of course, can’t completely accurately assess the latest batch yet – too small, really – but I suspect the same will hold true.