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by Helmet
Mon May 20, 2013 1:34 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Share your Loach Movies!
Replies: 205
Views: 432723

Re: Share your Loach Movies!

Short video of the loach destroying a hunk of sweetcorn .. they really love it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk3dwH-K ... ata_player
by Helmet
Fri May 17, 2013 12:36 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Share your Loach Movies!
Replies: 205
Views: 432723

Re: Share your Loach Movies!

Ok I introduced 4 Clown Loach into my main tank last night and within half an hour the 2 dominant individuals were battling it out to see who was going to be boss of their new home.. A Polka Dot loach seemed quite interested in this display, and attempted to break it up.. Either that or he thought t...
by Helmet
Mon May 13, 2013 2:53 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: My Sewellia lineolata, sewellia spotted and their FRY
Replies: 20
Views: 26286

Re: My Sewellia lineolata, sewellia spotted and their FRY

Thanks, that's interesting. I know what you mean regarding behaviour like that of a dog! Reason I asked Is I have 4 Lineolata in a river tank, and after their introduction they consistently attacked the resident Botia Striatas, they would swoop from a rock about 2 foot away & land on the Zebras like...
by Helmet
Fri May 10, 2013 3:54 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: My Sewellia lineolata, sewellia spotted and their FRY
Replies: 20
Views: 26286

Re: My Sewellia lineolata, sewellia spotted and their FRY

Hi

Congratulations , those are some seriously nice specimens. And what a great size.

Could you tell me, have you ever experienced any aggressiveness from these fish, toward other species or each other?

Specifically the territorial displays, biting & such ?

Thanks
by Helmet
Fri Apr 26, 2013 12:40 am
Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
Topic: Hillstream Loach Health Concerns
Replies: 15
Views: 18853

Re: Hillstream Loach Health Concerns

Sorry to hear he's no better! Personally I reckon you could be a bit more robust with your treatment..1 drop per 1 gallon is a very discreet amount I can't imagine it having much effect. I dosed meth blue at 5ml per 50 litres I believe , it won't harm your fish, it will kill your nitrifying bacteria...
by Helmet
Wed Apr 17, 2013 3:19 am
Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
Topic: Water Quality tips
Replies: 7
Views: 8132

Re: Water Quality tips

Thanks again for the info Diana, your experience is invaluable .. The other option I have been researching is using 100% pure RO/DI water, remineralised specifically for the required conditions. Obviously this is going to be more advanced but it potentially allows me to replicate natural river condi...
by Helmet
Sat Apr 13, 2013 11:03 am
Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
Topic: Water Quality tips
Replies: 7
Views: 8132

Re: Water Quality tips

Ok I think Im getting somewhere the water thats in my tap has Gh - 18' Kh - 8' Ph - 7.8 by cutting 50/50 with my RO water I get Gh - 9' Kh - 5' Ph - 7.1 I think the Kh is fine at 5 & on overall hardness much more suited to my fish. Ph is as low as I'd like it to be there.. Thanks for the info Diana,...
by Helmet
Fri Apr 12, 2013 3:50 am
Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
Topic: Hillstream Loach Health Concerns
Replies: 15
Views: 18853

Re: Hillstream Loach Health Concerns

Hi there Kururin Meth Blue solution has an indefinite shelf life if stored properly. If it comes to it & you feel you have to use it, do make sure to research its effects first, as you would any medication.. Anyway, I hope it doesn't come to that - fingers crossed that your first treatment method wo...
by Helmet
Thu Apr 11, 2013 3:53 am
Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
Topic: Water Quality tips
Replies: 7
Views: 8132

Re: Water Quality tips

So I have another question re: this water mixing lark Obviously by cutting it in this method to reduce Gh & TDS I will also be reducing the Kh. This will (as I understand) affect the waters ability to resist Ph swings. I think I should be aiming for a Kh above 3, but depending on what the Kh is, do ...
by Helmet
Wed Apr 10, 2013 4:19 am
Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
Topic: Anyone have any experience with Angelicus Botia?
Replies: 2
Views: 5464

Re: Anyone have any experience with Angelicus Botia?

Hi there It could be behavioural. These fish do like to be in schools of at least 5 as they form complex social structures. The largest usually asserts itself as the dominant one. Is it much larger than the others? Perhaps it was the alpha in its old tank & it's now missing the competition & needs t...
by Helmet
Wed Apr 10, 2013 3:31 am
Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
Topic: Hillstream Loach Health Concerns
Replies: 15
Views: 18853

Re: Hillstream Loach Health Concerns

Hi there This may or may not help but I am currently treating 4 Sewellia Lineolata in a quarantine tank for suspected velvet. Their behaviour, appearance & appetite are all excellent however 2 of my botia started showing symptoms of the parasite shortly after the introduction of the hillstreams (eve...
by Helmet
Fri Apr 05, 2013 4:32 am
Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
Topic: Water Quality tips
Replies: 7
Views: 8132

Re: Water Quality tips

Thank you for the reply, lots of information & appreciated. It's good to know I'm on the right track re: the TDS. That is my main concern rather than the Ph. I plumbed in an RO unit last week so I'm almost ready to start experimenting with water values.. I have large containers ready so I'm hoping I...
by Helmet
Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:53 am
Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
Topic: Water Quality tips
Replies: 7
Views: 8132

Water Quality tips

Hello all I am a long time visitor to this site but this is my first post. So before anything I'd like to just comment on what a fantastic site this is & how it has proved invaluable to me on many occasions. So congratulations to everyone involved. My question then, is really how to provide the best...