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If you catch the reason early, and treat, the fish can start growing again. For example: Many bottom feeding fish have added opportunities to pick up internal parasites, so I routinely quarantine and treat Loaches, Cats and other bottom fish for parasites. Before they are showing symptoms is the be...

Craig_ wrote:I'd suggest NOT applying any type of medication as you don't know what the issue is, or even if there is an issue. The only thing you have to go on is growth rate in a 6 month period.

If the loach has stunted growth, will he ever grow more? Or is stunted growth permanent?

I live in the US as well. I do water changes once a week >25%, cleaning the gravel very clean. I live in DC and put stress coat water conditioner in the water to remove chlorine and such but maybe my water is too hard for growth? Also, I have recently considered parasites could be a problem. He eats...

Hi all, I am new to the forums and have had a thought about my little "runt" in my loach aquarium. I currently have 5 loaches (4 clown loaches and a yoyo loach) in a 30g aquarium. I do water changes weekly, has a HOB biowheel filter, and a bubbler. Tons of hiding spots. AND yes, I realize it's a sma...