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redshark1 wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 25, 2020 2:37 am

In my LFS the difference between Loaches and Gobies is £1.50.

hahaha ... good one

Hey everyone, been a while since I have been here. I was wondering, generally, what is the difference between Loaches and Gobies ? I mean Rainbow Gobies (Stiphodon ornatus), Neon Goby (Stiphodon atropurpureus), and so on. I know that gobies generally have two dorsal fins, but what are other differen...

Dojosmama wrote:Maybe they'll put out a version in English for western readers . . .

Yes please ... or a Japanese text version that can be converted by a translation program if the publisher does not want to provide a translated version

Please post some photos of your Berdmorei

They are one of my favourite loaches

redshark1 wrote: My top tip would be summarised like this:
Learn how to create great water quality and to provide this constantly by developing a routine you never neglect.

Top notch suggestion

You can also try sand from a local stream or lake, just make sure you rinse it well. Some people boil it in fresh water to make sure no pathogens are transferred to the aquarium, but I have not had this problem yet. The other advantage of using shore sand is that is is rounded and will not harm the ...

Putting a sponge over the intake is a good suggestion,
make sure it is rinsed and squeezed out in a pail of tank water every time you do a partial water change

Your Loach aquarium looks great

Thanks for sharing

Congratulations

Currently, my oldest clown loaches are about 10 years old

I would suggest minimum 20 gallons, 30 would be best

Add a small powerhead about halfway on the end glass to give them some current to play in

Very nice

I hope to see some in my LFS some time soon ...

I have larger yoyos with smaller polka dot loaches with no issues

Yes, the Modesta or Orange Fin Blue Botia was first in the loach class, then the Histi then the Sid.

By the way, you can navigate to other photos by clicking on next or prev

The Modesta was Best Egglayer in the Show as well ... pretty good considering most of the fish in the show were egg layers

Hey everyone, Here are 3 loaches that I entered recently into the London ( Ontario, Canada ) Aquaria Society annual show: Histrionica: https://www.facebook.com/141380715918322/photos/a.760669300656124.1073741875.141380715918322/760670517322669/?type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Ffbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net...

hello everyone , i'm new here so before i post my video i will introduce myself :wink: so : i'm Siebe , i'm 13 years old and i have tropical aquariums for four years now ( if my english isn't so good , its because i'm 13 years old and live in Belgium :wink: ) so , i will place the video now :D http...