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- Fri May 18, 2018 9:10 pm
- Forum: Loach Forum
- Topic: Help me build the perfect loach tank
- Replies: 67
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Re: Help me build the perfect loach tank
A branch that arcs over might work. Yes, it needs to touch the bottom, but if it is the right shape it could be stabilized by touching an upper part of the tank walls. Then it would stay in place, and give the Loaches something to investigate higher up. Anubias and Java fern will grow on a branch li...
- Wed May 16, 2018 8:17 pm
- Forum: Loach Forum
- Topic: Sand for loaches?
- Replies: 13
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Re: Sand for loaches?
Some fish can take sand into their mouth, take out food (perhaps worms or whatever was hidden in the sand), then spit the sand back out, either through the mouth, or through the gills. I am not sure which (or both?) loaches can or will do. I would not be surprised if some sand gets eaten in this pro...
- Wed May 16, 2018 12:19 am
- Forum: Loach Forum
- Topic: Sand for loaches?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 12268
Re: Sand for loaches?
Sounds like a product I get in bulk here, also sold for pavers. The material I got also needed a lot of washing, then turned into a pretty nice looking substrate with mixed sizes of tiny pebbles down to coarse sand.
It is called Top Sand.
It is called Top Sand.
- Sun May 13, 2018 5:17 pm
- Forum: Loach Forum
- Topic: Powerheads/Wavemakers with a feed mode
- Replies: 3
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Re: Powerheads/Wavemakers with a feed mode
I do not turn off any water movement when I feed. The scattering of the food seems to give the fish something to chase, and separates it so a bossy fish cannot gobble it all.
- Sun May 13, 2018 12:18 am
- Forum: Loach Forum
- Topic: Sand for loaches?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 12268
Re: Sand for loaches?
I have had Yoyo Loaches 'swim' through the sand, completely hidden. Others that quite freely use the substrate include Kuhlies, Weather (Dojo) and Horsehead Loaches. I had one Clown Loach very carefully excavate down to the bottom of the tank through about 2" of rounded fine gravel. Fun watching him...
- Sat May 12, 2018 3:23 am
- Forum: Loach Forum
- Topic: Help me build the perfect loach tank
- Replies: 67
- Views: 43510
Re: Help me build the perfect loach tank
Tannins are not a problem for Loaches, just do enough water changes to keep the water as clear as you want. Some woods produce more tannins than others, but as long as you can see into the tank a little tint is not a problem. I have had some wood that stained the water the deep red color of wine. Co...
- Thu May 10, 2018 7:35 pm
- Forum: Loach Forum
- Topic: Help me build the perfect loach tank
- Replies: 67
- Views: 43510
Re: Help me build the perfect loach tank
I agree- a week or more at warm temperatures would wipe out most Ich varieties due to lack of host. But the idea of taking media (or anything) from the established tank is to speed up the fishless cycle. This means fish may be added sooner, perhaps before all the Ich has died. Black background: Bath...
- Wed May 09, 2018 9:46 pm
- Forum: Loach Forum
- Topic: Help me build the perfect loach tank
- Replies: 67
- Views: 43510
Re: Help me build the perfect loach tank
Since you have been dealing with Ich, I would avoid taking anything from the 55. The fishless cycle will take 3 weeks if you start with NO added bacteria. It can be complete in just a few days if you add something like Tetra Safe Start or Dr. Tim's One and Only. Exact time to complete with one of th...
- Wed May 09, 2018 8:46 am
- Forum: Loach Forum
- Topic: Sand for loaches?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 12268
Re: Sand for loaches?
I would not put gravel under the sand. The loaches are not just skimming through the top of the substrate, they are burrowing all the way through. I would not use very much gravel at all. Make the tank represent a stream with a sandy bottom, maybe a few cobbles (3-5") and some pebbles here and there...
- Tue May 08, 2018 7:57 pm
- Forum: Loach Forum
- Topic: Powerheads
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10884
Re: Powerheads
RUGF: Reverse Under Gravel Filter. To aim the water flow into what is normally the up tubes of an under gravel filter. Water is spread out under the plates and flows up through the substrate. Goal: keeps debris out of the substrate and enhances the water flow so the gravel works at an enhanced rate ...
- Sun May 06, 2018 10:20 pm
- Forum: Loach Forum
- Topic: Help me build the perfect loach tank
- Replies: 67
- Views: 43510
Re: Help me build the perfect loach tank
If you want 2 filters on a 125 gallon tank, you could use 2 of the Aquaclear 110. These are hang on back filters, but do not use cartridges, they are the next size up from your Aquaclear 70. LOTS of room for media of your choice. I like to keep the big sponge, then add some finer mechanical media an...
- Fri May 04, 2018 8:33 pm
- Forum: Loach Forum
- Topic: Do hillstream loaches sift through sand?
- Replies: 130
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Re: Do hillstream loaches sift through sand?
There are some slender Loaches that also inhabit fast running streams, so would also use the common name 'Hillstream Loaches'.
Have a look at this one!
https://www.loaches.com/species-index/jinshaia-sinensis
Have a look at this one!
https://www.loaches.com/species-index/jinshaia-sinensis
- Thu May 03, 2018 7:20 pm
- Forum: Loach Forum
- Topic: Starting a tank for Weather loaches
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8206
Re: Starting a tank for Weather loaches
INE they are not 'nasty'. They get along fine with each other, and other species as long as the tank is large enough. 4' long is a reasonable size. No smaller, though. I have not kept the pink ones, but usually the color does not make a difference in the personality. Odessa Barbs are indeed another ...
- Wed May 02, 2018 7:08 pm
- Forum: Loach Forum
- Topic: Starting a tank for Weather loaches
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8206
Re: Starting a tank for Weather loaches
Weather Loaches do not mind either way. Since they dig, and this might cloud the water I would make sure there is average or better circulation, do not skimp. A good sized filter with plenty of room for sponges and floss can help. If you are not doing a planted tank, then I would mimic their stream ...
- Sun Apr 29, 2018 11:34 am
- Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
- Topic: Ich?
- Replies: 62
- Views: 46913
Re: Ich?
The flashing is a hint that something is still bothering the fish.
Good to keep up the medication.
Good to keep up the medication.