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by zgleason
Wed Sep 30, 2026 3:09 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Loach Shirt
Replies: 2
Views: 223151

Re: Loach Shirt

Wow, finding that shirt after almost 20 years must’ve been such a nostalgia trip. Congrats on the new baby, and thanks for sharing this little piece of forum history! squaredle
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by zgleason
Wed Sep 30, 2026 2:39 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Have you heard of Acantopsis dialuzona?
Replies: 3
Views: 314879

Re: Have you heard of Acantopsis dialuzona?

Interesting how much the Acantopsis group has changed taxonomically. I remember seeing “horseface loach” used almost as if they were all the same fish. The sand seems especially important with these guys. Watching them bury themselves with just the eyes or snout showing is half the fun of keeping ...
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by zgleason
Thu Aug 06, 2026 4:34 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: can i keep clown loaches at tds 10 ?
Replies: 2
Views: 14041

Re: can i keep clown loaches at tds 10 ?

They should be fine at very low TDS as long as the water is stable and still has enough GH for normal osmoregulation. I'd be more concerned about keeping a small amount of calcium and magnesium in the water than chasing a specific TDS number. If you're using pure RO, remineralizing to a modest GH is ...
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by zgleason
Tue Feb 21, 2023 4:38 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Let's talk the little-known built-in biomedia of a tank
Replies: 10
Views: 92291

Re: Let's talk the little-known built-in biomedia of a tank

It may not appear that way as it is hidden in the filter. However, not cleaning it is the same as leaving solid waste on the substrate. This means that the filter will eventually decompose and release excess NO3. Then, it can be recirculated again and again if the filter is not cleaned. spider ...
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by zgleason
Tue Feb 21, 2023 4:33 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Why do you like loaches?
Replies: 9
Views: 44809

Re: Why do you like loaches?

Their cool-looking stripes and antics are just two of their many charms. fnaf 2