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by Boomer
Sat Mar 22, 2008 2:35 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: I got another CL
Replies: 1
Views: 3612

I got another CL

So when I first got my group of six one ended up passing. It has been some time and the group of five are now in the DT gaining a good steady growth. My whole intent is to have a substantail gang of CL and five just doesn't seem right to me.

So, I went to the LFS with the intent of purchasing three ...
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by Boomer
Sat Mar 22, 2008 2:27 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Malaysian trumpet snail - best loach for control
Replies: 17
Views: 31215

I used to have a snail only tank. Someone "generously" gave me some MTS's that quickly got out of hand. I grabbed a handfull and put them in my tank and though the CL tried to get to the snail, they couldn't and ended up giving up. I then had two tanks with MTS :shock:

I hope they eat them for you ...
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by Boomer
Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:33 pm
Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
Topic: Aquarium Salt
Replies: 4
Views: 11277

I have a little bit of experience with aquarium salt but not for stress but to treat ich. I didn't use the full dose and mine appeared to be ok, but please dont take my word for it and wait until the more experienced posters write back.
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by Boomer
Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:37 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: One Lone CL update
Replies: 2
Views: 4591

I have yet to treat for internal parasites. I didn't want to treat for the ich that I saw in the beginning plus something else at the same time.

I have read on here what to give, but I don't know if that is available in Ontario. Any suggestions on what I can look for when I go to the LFS?
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by Boomer
Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:25 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: One Lone CL update
Replies: 2
Views: 4591

One Lone CL update

Well this morning when I came downstairs I found my "lone" cl dead. I think he/she must have just gone within the hour because he was starting to loose colour. The others paid no mind to it at all. I thought everything would be ok when I noticed he/she was sleeping with the group last night...

So ...
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by Boomer
Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:59 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: One lone CL in the corner
Replies: 5
Views: 6708

I had planned on keeping them in there for another 2 weeks..in case the ich is just waiting for me.....

When I just checked on them, the CL in question was in the corner, then swam underneath the log with the gang...and he/she wasn't ousted out...so it may be by choice...I hope.

Besides, I swear ...
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by Boomer
Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:59 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: One lone CL in the corner
Replies: 5
Views: 6708

Like I said, literally, there is no differance between this one and the others - not even with behaviour (fattening up like the others, going after food without unusual competetion for food, no laboured breathing, same bright colour etc etc).
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by Boomer
Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:29 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: One lone CL in the corner
Replies: 5
Views: 6708

One lone CL in the corner

Just a quick question. I still have my 6 CL in QT (still no ich to speak of), but have noted something that I wanted to ask about.

The last two days I have noticed that five wedge themself under the wood, while one stays at the opposite end of the tank....he/she is no smaller/thinner etc then any ...
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by Boomer
Sat Feb 23, 2008 4:37 pm
Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
Topic: Ack....treating ick..no salt?
Replies: 13
Views: 19881

These guys haven't gone into the DT yet. They are strictly in the Qtank at this point. And will be for at least 1-2 more weeks. I learned that lesson long ago (never put CL right in a tank with others right off....ich does have a way of spreading) :evil:


I would love to get more CL, however, I ...
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by Boomer
Sat Feb 23, 2008 8:27 am
Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
Topic: Ack....treating ick..no salt?
Replies: 13
Views: 19881

Just giving a quick update here:

We have been ich free for a whole week. I still have the heat up, but haven't added any salt since the first couple of days. There probably is only about 1-2tsp worth in there right now.

I believe they have settled since they are starting to squish under the log ...
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by Boomer
Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:07 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: My Loach Tank - w. 10" Loaches
Replies: 19
Views: 28766

First off - wow...I would love to have the space for that (still convincing my husband to let me buy a 180g - but his thought is if he can't have a 180 reef - I can't have a 180 loach tank).

Secondly: what do you feed them? They look nice and full!
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by Boomer
Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:35 am
Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
Topic: Ack....treating ick..no salt?
Replies: 13
Views: 19881

I did post this last night but I guess I didn't push send!

I had already planned on weaning the salt off. Two nights ago I did a water change and only added half of what I should have added. Last night I did the same.

Tonight I will add only 1/4 of what I should add (for tomorrow as well). There ...
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by Boomer
Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:51 pm
Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
Topic: Ack....treating ick..no salt?
Replies: 13
Views: 19881

I am aerating too. I think maybe too much...they seem to be moving without swimming (more of a gliding across the bottom). They don't seem to mind cause they do have something in there to squish into to make them comfortable.

I think the first med we used - a couple of years ago - was Aquari-Sol ...
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by Boomer
Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:05 pm
Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
Topic: Ack....treating ick..no salt?
Replies: 13
Views: 19881

Great thanks,

Today there are still no signs of ich. They are active, eating, and clicking! All three of which I am exstatic about. I have not yet been able to pick out the leader and haven't seen any squables to figure out who is in the running - they are all the same length give or take a cm or ...
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by Boomer
Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:11 am
Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
Topic: Ack....treating ick..no salt?
Replies: 13
Views: 19881

Thanks for the welcome.

I haven't seen spots since those couple. There are no signs of stress on their breathing/scales.

I have an aquaclear running as well as a Koralia 1 aimed at the surface which is providing some nice movement in the tank.

I am really nervous to stop the treatment...though I ...

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