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by Nikki
Sat Feb 11, 2006 10:05 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Just had to do it.....
Replies: 7
Views: 6797

they are the smallest in the tank, in with 3 gigantic modestas, 10 clowns, 3 yoyos, 3 striatas, 3 kubotai, 2 hitrionica, and one nasty pulchra. they'll learn their place soon enough. :D
by Nikki
Sat Feb 11, 2006 10:03 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Erik, Nikki, other local Vancouverites...
Replies: 2
Views: 3431

thanks for the offer, he will be better off with Erik, he has a great setup for these river guys. :)
by Nikki
Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:22 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Just had to do it.....
Replies: 7
Views: 6797

Just had to do it.....

got some skunk loaches, they are about 1.5 inches long. Cutest darn things. I couldn't resist! :)
by Nikki
Wed Feb 01, 2006 10:01 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: So you've got a new loach... Trouble shooting
Replies: 18
Views: 18201

I fyou read This it will help you understand the life cycle of the parasite. I use Maracide and Melafix to treat it and I treat for 10 days despite what the directions say. :) HTH
by Nikki
Wed Feb 01, 2006 2:26 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: So you've got a new loach... Trouble shooting
Replies: 18
Views: 18201

where in Canada are you?
by Nikki
Fri Jan 27, 2006 10:20 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: So you've got a new loach... Trouble shooting
Replies: 18
Views: 18201

I have some wonderful bookmarks for diseases and treatments as I moderate an emerg forum at TFC. one of my fav links is a list of available meds for the UK in Practical Fishkeeping. Meds in the UK are strictly regulated and Ive had to become familiar with them as many of our 10,000+ forum members ar...
by Nikki
Thu Jan 26, 2006 7:57 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: skinny loach update
Replies: 5
Views: 6918

That's awesome to hear, im glad youve had better luck using our meds than I have. Ill never forget the tetracycline disaster that wiped out my S. American tank! call me sometime, love to catch up with you and A.
by Nikki
Sat Jan 21, 2006 2:51 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: So you've got a new loach... Trouble shooting
Replies: 18
Views: 18201

Bookmarks? thats my favourite word! I have a whole bunch I can send you if you like!
by Nikki
Fri Jan 20, 2006 12:15 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Dither Fish Bargain!
Replies: 3
Views: 6611

very cool! and of course the loaches will think they are loaches too, see as they arent the brightest of fish! ;)
by Nikki
Thu Jan 12, 2006 12:44 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Clown fan sayin hello.
Replies: 7
Views: 10534

Hello Loach Fan!
by Nikki
Mon Jan 09, 2006 3:20 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: decorating - loaches and paint fumes?
Replies: 9
Views: 14113

the first time I sealed my tanks, the last time i covered them with blankets, left the aquaclears running, opened the windows and used a fast dry paint. I also ran two oscillating fans as well, dried in less than an hour and no probs at all. I did wait for warm weather tho, it was much pleasanter th...
by Nikki
Sat Jan 07, 2006 1:28 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Idiot beginner with Botia Angelicus
Replies: 13
Views: 18499

Honestly? if you cant get two more loaches, give him or trade him to someone who can, I can hook you up with heaps of folks in London to rehome him, the fishboard I moderate is based in the UK and has over 10,000 members worldwide. we also have a buy/sell forum with loads of cheap tanks equip for sa...
by Nikki
Fri Jan 06, 2006 3:22 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: HELP I need to catch a loach
Replies: 30
Views: 37224

LOLOLOLOLOLOL, Im actually old enough to remember listening to him as a kid!
by Nikki
Fri Jan 06, 2006 1:14 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Extra Filtration??
Replies: 11
Views: 18146

On my 90 gal loach tank I have 2 Aquaclear 300 (Now the AC 70)[good for 140 gal tank], one on either side of each heater. My Tanks you can never have too much filtration imo, and the tank is very clear. the only reason i dont have more is I dont have enough clearance to the wall for bigger ones. add...
by Nikki
Fri Jan 06, 2006 12:53 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: HELP I need to catch a loach
Replies: 30
Views: 37224

Good luck with the rummey nose! ;( I still have 2 and one blackskirt in the 90 as I simply could not catch them, such is life! I know the last time I ripped my tank apart to catch some diamond tetras for my dad, i caused a massive chem spike and lost 10 loaches, just be careful! :) and let us know h...