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Hi, quick question: Do S. lineolata prey on red cherry shrimp? I introduced a bunch of juvenile RCS, assuming that the lineolatas don't have the tools to actively take down a live shrimp.

Well, today I saw one chewing on a shrimp tail. Of course, she could have found the shrimp dead...

Yep, the usual black rim that AllGlass tanks have. It works for shrimp.

So....a few months later and I have to admit I the little guy is still hanging out at my place. I actually have two now because I didn't have the heart to give away the first one and didn't want him to be lonely/bored.

Anyways, they will have to endure living in their dorm-room sized 5.5 tank until ...

What's the temperature in your tank, mrgreen? I have the circulation, but the temperature is at 74,. Might be a little bit on the warm side.

Thanks a lot for your offer, I sure appreciate it. I really like this fish. If it's better for him, I'll give him away. But first I'll start another "Convince wife that larger tank is necessary" operation.

There are a couple of really good stores in Portland. Actually, I saw the manager of one of the stores wear a shirt saying some about loaches. ;) I might give that a try.

What are the minimum requirements for a small group of S. l. in terms of tank size? Maybe I could convince my wife that a ...

Sorry, I haven't had time to do my profile. I set up this account in a hurry. I'm in Portland, OR.

Unfortunately, I can't get a larger tank as long as I'm in my current apartment. This accommodation would have to be for a year or so.

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Hi there,

I read the information on Sewellia lineolata on loaches.com and decided to register. Seems like there are a lot of knowledgeable folks here.

A week ago, I came across an abandoned fish tank in the trash room of my apartment. It ...