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by jmz44
Thu Nov 02, 2006 7:46 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Tie downs for Plastic Plants to Wood
Replies: 1
Views: 2180

Tie downs for Plastic Plants to Wood

Since I replaced the gravel with sand I've had a problem anchoring the plastic plants to the pieces of wood. The sand is not nearly as deep as the gravel was so I took the bottom boats off & tried wedging them into holes in the wood. That doesn't seem to be working very well - the antics of the clow...
by jmz44
Mon Oct 30, 2006 9:06 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Darkened Clown Loaches
Replies: 2
Views: 2836

Darkened Clown Loaches

I just recently changed the substrate of my 55 gal tank from aqua/black gravel to black sand. Since then I've noticed that the orangish-tan areas have really darkened up. It almost looks like charcoal was rubbed on their bodies. Then again, maybe it just seems darker and it's really a reflection fro...
by jmz44
Wed Aug 02, 2006 8:52 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Cleaning the tank
Replies: 2
Views: 3544

Trapper_seven, Thank you so much for the information. I will be doing weekly water changes from now on at 25%. As far as cleaning the filter of scum is concerned, I will take your advice about wiping it using tank water rather than rinsing with hot water - thanks for that idea. I will also limit rem...
by jmz44
Tue Aug 01, 2006 1:08 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Cleaning the tank
Replies: 2
Views: 3544

Cleaning the tank

I'd like to pick your brains if I could. I have some questions regarding cleaning my tank which have been nagging me for quite some time. 3 tanks: 55G 4 ft long: 6 clown loaches, 1 red tail shark, 3 albino catfish, 4 red swordfish. Please don't yell. I know I am overstocked with clown loaches. and w...