Loaches Online Forum

Thanks linarite! I'm already going through major algae though and plastic plants are much hardier to clean. Also, my krib Lucky is enjoying tasting various ones, I see random holes from his samplings!

Hi all. I have a 55 gallon setup with lots of plants, 5 angels, 3 rams, 1 krib, a whiptail and a bushynose. I have 6 new botia striatas in qt. I'm having trouble with getting a decent all-over current that isn't too strong or doesn't leave the tank with 1/2 of it too still. I'm using an eheim 2026 b...

I just took some photos, not great sorry.... and a little confusing with order of them but names make them understandable... see what you think and any advice is welcome!
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Thanks revhead! I actually just ordered 6 striatas! I have bio-spira so after the qt I can't wait to see the angel - loach interaction. I have an eheim 2026 setup and 1/2 of the tank is still, tried a few powerheads but they blow the hell outta the live plants and was hoping this filter would be eno...

Ok, I just searched on the forums some more and found the answer I knew in my heart.... better to keep same species in a group to a tank... as far as the kubs and zebras. :) So now I guess, it's picking which... again, they all differ with personalities but reading enough that the zebras can be aggr...

I appreciate the feedback. I guess it's tough to really know how any fish will act, like people, all have diff. personalities. :) One more question... is 3 too small and is 5 too many with the fish I already have? Ok, I lied, also.... is it better to stick to all one type..i.e. striata's rather than...

Hi all! I have a 55 gallon planted tank with 5 angelfish, 3 blue rams, 1 krib and a small (stays 5") whiptail cat and a bristlenose pleco.... Do you guys think it would be ok to add 3-5 botia striatas or angelicus loaches? My angels only "fight" among themselves when breeding but my b.n. is shy... I...