my gourami

[ryanhayes9]

ammonia also gouramis are labyrint breaters. they get air from the surface

 

[plah831]

gouramis are labyrint breaters. they get air from the surface

yes, that's true, but that doesn't stop ammonia and nitrite from burning their gills. whenever i see rapid breathing, my first impulse is a good 50% water change. it will help remove whatever is hurting them.