Loaches Online Forum

i use neon tetras as dithers for my kuhli's... i find they look really pretty in the small tank and add alot more action to the tank, since it looked pretty empty before i got them... lots of people use barbs as dithers though...never had them before, but they are pretty too...don't use danio's thou...

how many kuhli's are you going to be adding to the tank? you should also consider adding some small dithers...i've found that they worked wonders in bringing my kuhli's out from hiding....i had a dojo in with them for some time and he made them go crazy, although i beleive the tank is probably too s...

i hope the big guy makes it...you said you added new guys to the cubs..that may be one big reason why he has calmed down, since the smaller guys have taken to his leadership he may not feel challanged by the second largest cub anymore....and i like the variation on the one that is missing it's horiz...

i hope your little loach gets better...

hi..nice to see another new member.. :D i am fairly new here too, but have been lurking for some time... 8) i would have to agree with adding several of a few species over a few of several species...i can't wait to see your tank all set up...clown loaches are so fun to watch, especially in large gro...

yes definitely add a few more if space allows, even if they are tiny one inchers, it is better to have more so they can sort out their social positions and return to being happy...you could try to wait it out if you do not have adequate space for another loach, as i had this problem with my yoyo's a...

i don't know but i really like chinese food, so i hope there aren't loaches in the chinese food from the china house in my neighbourhood...

i agree with shari...that's what i would do if it was me...don't feel too bad about the overstocking, at least you are doing something about it, and your fish are still happy so they'll be fine till your 40g is ready...

yucky.... i knew that they ate loaches... i think the soup is made of dojo, although the article doesn't say so, i read it on a different site before....clown loaches are also considered food in some cultures, and they are eaten (to my understanding) mostly when they are pretty big

not too many loaches will defend themselves against aggressive fish...they are shy creatures and genarally only fight amongst themselves...as far as i know...and there are hardly any loaches living in that low temp, the weather loach was probably the only one you'll find for that tank temp...sorry

i'd put them in with the clowns too...i only have 2 yo-yo's right now for the same reason and they tend to pick on each other alot, but they play together alot too...they seem to enjoy the company of the clowns and chase them around... i think it gives the smaller yoyo a break from being picked on, ...

yes, keep up on water changes, but if you do too many you wont be helping, you will be getting rid of all the bacteria that is healthy in the tank...frequent small water changes will be best, i would probable do 10 or 15% every 3 days or so until the problem solves itself..what filtration does your ...

mine like cucumber, zuccini and peas..the clowns steal the peas and hide them..lol...i heard they like blanched lettuce and stuff, tried giving them that and carrots, but they werent interested...

glad to see the little guys found a new home

is it okay to use pics from here to make myself a screen saver? or is that stealing too? cause i did..but if it's bad i'll take it off... i couldn't help it...i love the fishies