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Very cool, nice way to have a tunnel in a Biotope tank without using up alot of time siliconing sand to PVC pipe!

Yeah, I realized that was basically what was going on, so now I'm making sure that I'm calling the shots on the planning or he won't be getting any help from me. Bear in mind he is an absolute beginner, and I don't know much about loaches, that's why I posted it here. This is what it comes down to: ...

Does anyone know if these are sold in Canada? I'm sure they are common enough in Europe since they are natives, but wasn't sure if they are sold as pets.

Thanks,
Taylor

OK, I'm being greedy with planning this tank, and it will probably victimize the fish in the long run. So I guess I'd better do this right since it's my friend's first serious tank. I guess the Goldfish make it certainly a coldwater tank and I had better not house the Dojos in warm water, I've forgo...

Thanks guys, The fancy goldfish are definite, my buddy wants them for sure. If warmer water shortens their life span to 8 years, that's not a problem, even 5 years would be fine as this is his first "serious" tank and I am expecting him to change his mind about the tank within 2 years (probably get ...

I think that we could just push the degrees up to 23-24C and then we would be OK for the Loaches, and the Goldfish will easily adapt to that kind of temperature.

Since neither the Yoyos or Dojos need alot of water flow, he should be fine right?

The tank would be at 20C, would the two degrees make that much difference?

If not, how about a group of Schistura sp. then?

Thanks for the input Mark,
Taylor

I'm helping my friend plan a Cold Water Tank. It will be from 60 to 90 Gallons, no less, but maybe more. He loves Loaches and Goldfish (and all other fish too :lol: ), but I thought that a large-ish goldfish/loach community would be a spectacular tank. I figure if the tank is 60 Gallons: 2x Black Mo...

Looks like it will be a sweet setup, keep us posted

Very nice, they look quite happy with such a spacious tank.

I just added a pic of the Dojo "yawning", I think it's my favorite pic of him yet.

Can anyone confirm that the other Misgurnis is a true M. mizolepis? I have been looking at other pics and I am a little unsure

Thanks,
Taylor

Thanks

I just have the three Loaches in there for now. Likely the only additions to that will be whatever sucker hillies I can find at the LFS. I will be adding a bit of bogwood and some Java fern and whatever other plants I can get my hands on.

Cheers,
Taylor

If you have a look on the left there will be two sub-albums: "Aquariums" and "Loaches", there you will find the photographs.

I hope you enjoy,
Taylor

Thanks so much for the advice guys, I will check the other parameters tonight or tommorow morn, pics are in another thread if they help.

Thanks again guys,
Taylor

Thanks very much, pics are ready to view!