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by DainBramage1991
Thu Nov 07, 2013 7:21 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Kubotais/dwarf chains in a 50 gallon
Replies: 3
Views: 4443

Re: Kubotais/dwarf chains in a 50 gallon

My experience with kubs has been that they grow at varying rates, depending on the individual fish. They're not super fast growers, but not super slow either.

If it were my tank I would go with more kubotais rather than mixing species and hoping that they will get along (though they probably would).
by DainBramage1991
Thu Nov 07, 2013 7:01 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Feeding my Yoyo Loaches
Replies: 2
Views: 3184

Re: Feeding my Yoyo Loaches

My experience has been that loaches will often take some time to acclimate themselves to the new tank, sometimes a matter of weeks. During that time, they may have little appetite, or may only be feeding here and there. They may need time to get used to the food as well the tank. The good news is th...
by DainBramage1991
Fri Oct 25, 2013 11:47 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Best Heating Solutions
Replies: 8
Views: 8033

Re: Best Heating Solutions

I'm actually partial to Fluval E-Series heaters. While they can be a bit finicky at times, they work well overall. One of the biggest reasons I went with them is the built-in fish guard. With catfish and/or loaches in every tank, I wanted a heater that wouldn't injure the fish who seem to have an un...
by DainBramage1991
Sat Oct 19, 2013 12:04 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: A few pics of our clowns
Replies: 7
Views: 7334

Re: A few pics of our clowns

I've had as many as four of the featherfin synos in with my clowns with no trouble at all, at least not between the clowns and the synos. The catfish would constantly chase each other around, so I ended up separating them. The one large female that I left in the loach tank minds her own business.
by DainBramage1991
Mon Sep 23, 2013 12:18 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Should I use Chemicals to Remove Nitrite/Nitrate?
Replies: 3
Views: 3258

Re: Should I use Chemicals to Remove Nitrite/Nitrate?

Water changes, proper feeding amounts, plants, and not overstocking the tank are the best ways to deal with nitrates. If you have any nitrite, your tank is not fully cycled and should not have fish in it yet. Look up "fishless cycle" on this web site.
by DainBramage1991
Mon Sep 23, 2013 12:16 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Dojo death I never saw coming be careful
Replies: 4
Views: 4467

Re: Dojo death I never saw coming be careful

I've had very good luck using short pieces of 2" PVC pipe and terra-cotta plant pots as fish caves. Make sure to remove all sharp edges with a file and clean them thoroughly (no soap!!!) before using.
by DainBramage1991
Tue Sep 10, 2013 12:27 am
Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
Topic: Losing Fish due to Ammonia but other parameters are fine
Replies: 8
Views: 10751

Re: Losing Fish due to Ammonia but other parameters are fine

More likely that the ammonia spike was caused by the dead fish.

In your situation I would start looking at other possible factors, such as water quality issues, parasites, illness, and bacterial infection.
by DainBramage1991
Tue Sep 10, 2013 12:24 am
Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
Topic: Pimple on a Clown's mouth
Replies: 3
Views: 6668

Re: Pimple on a Clown's mouth

It could be a cyst (pimple), but to me it looks more like a growth of some sort.

Definitely something to keep an eye on, but I'm not sure what you could do to treat it.
by DainBramage1991
Tue Sep 10, 2013 12:22 am
Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
Topic: Kuhli Loach Curled up Gasping for air
Replies: 3
Views: 9030

Re: Kuhli Loach Curled up Gasping for air

I don't know how much heat Khuliis can take, but keep in mind that their native habitat is the shallows of tropical rivers. I would be surprised if 87 F bothered them at all. I know for certain that certain botiine loaches and clowns will happily live at that temp (from my own experience), so I expe...
by DainBramage1991
Thu Sep 05, 2013 11:05 am
Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
Topic: Kuhli Loach Curled up Gasping for air
Replies: 3
Views: 9030

Re: Kuhli Loach Curled up Gasping for air

One of the nastier things that ich can do is infect the gills. Sounds like the ich infestation wasn't completely knocked out. In addition to continuing the salt treatment (carefully!), start raising the tank temps (slowly!). Leave them at 86F - 87F for several more weeks. This should eradicate any i...
by DainBramage1991
Sat Aug 17, 2013 8:39 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: How to Feed in a River Tank?
Replies: 3
Views: 3589

Re: How to Feed in a River Tank?

I have all of my pumps on a power strip. I simply turn it off for a half-hour at feeding times.

Use a good quality power strip, the switches in the cheap ones don't last very long.
by DainBramage1991
Wed Aug 14, 2013 3:40 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Loaches and eels
Replies: 7
Views: 9400

Re: Loaches and eels

Specifically what kind of eel are you referring to? (name and species)
by DainBramage1991
Fri Aug 09, 2013 2:22 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: A very angry loach problem. Now with pictures.
Replies: 9
Views: 10526

Re: A very angry loach problem.

Is this your fella? http://www.loaches.com/species-index/yasuhikotakia-modesta Please note this quote: "The fish are highly territorial and a lot of in-fighting will be seen. During these interactions and at feeding times, this species may be very vocal with its clicking noises." My suggestion would...
by DainBramage1991
Mon Aug 05, 2013 5:06 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: My kubotai dream coming true
Replies: 57
Views: 56847

Re: My kubotai dream coming true

That will be a spectacular tank! :)
by DainBramage1991
Thu Aug 01, 2013 12:23 am
Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
Topic: Sick fish with Clown Loaches
Replies: 3
Views: 5436

Re: Sick fish with Clown Loaches

I really don't know which medication will work, as I don't know what illness your fish has (pictures might be helpful). I suspect that it's either a bacterial or fungal infection. There are a number of good medications on the market that treat those issues. Keep in mind, your catfish is a scaleless ...