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FishyLady wrote:WOW, lovely big tank, very happy looking fishes!!

Val

Thank you.


I was hoping to get some reviews from the pros.

I have never had an issue with ich since I started keeping clown loaches 5 years ago.

I keep the temps through the roof and never use any chemicals...even when doing water changes. Also, I have never worried about quarantining any fish. Everything goes straight into the tank from the store.

I may ...

Thought I would post this up here. I have had most of these guys for about 5 years now.

The tank is a 220 gallon tank with a 55 gallon sump. Mixed in are some irian rainbows, an arowana, and a couple of yo yo loaches.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Noh5zKhJKQ4

Pics are looking good ewurm.

Some amazing shots. It's probably been asked before but...what type of camera are you using?

What size tank are they in right now? Impressive looking bunch you've got there!

They are mixed right now between a 180 and 150 gallon tank. And as soon as I get a stand and a filter built, some will be moving into a 220.

Neat photos. Are you using a remote flash above the water?

Yeah. I am ...

Awesome loaches, and awesome pics! They look happy and healthy- how many do you have, JD?

Around 25-35...they get hard to count after awhile. lol.

I have plans for a large indoor pond for them in the future. I would really like to try and replicate their breeding grounds in the wild...if I was ...

I have been lurking around here for months, but never have much to add since there is so much loach knowledge in these walls. :) So, I thought I would finally share some of my oddball patterned loaches. My favorite has to be my "V" loach.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1262/624421598_143283fe80_o ...

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