3-spot gourami breeding ?

Question

they are "embracing" but the nests wont stay togethr, what should i do?? they havent got it right yet but they may soon...

all his nests pop real soon...

should ii separate them till its ready??

Answer 1

unlike betta eggs, gourami eggs are lighter than water and will float, so, the nest is not as big an issue in a breeding tank. to help strenghten the nest, you could float some leaves or plants or even plastic fpr the goramis to build their nests under.

Answer 2

I would separate them and start them on a high-protein diet. Also, extra floating plants will help to support the nest, especially if there's a current in the tank that's breaking it appart.

EDIT: Whether or not the eggs float isn't important-- the bubble nest provides the eggs a gasseous oxygen rich environment, which is necessary for the labyrinth organs to develop properly at an early age.