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by BotiaMaximus
Thu Jun 25, 2009 7:38 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: more Y. splendida questions?
Replies: 20
Views: 18290

Congrats Mike! Glad they are doing so well! :D

I guess this means Frank's gets a thumbs up on quality and service? Can you give some info on how the ordering and shipping process went, how they packaged them and such.

Thanks-
Keith
by BotiaMaximus
Wed Jun 24, 2009 5:03 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: more Y. splendida questions?
Replies: 20
Views: 18290

I'm on the edge of my seat! I hope your new buddies arrive in great condition! You'll have to give us drip by drip updates as you get them acclimated and settled in - then of course - the pics!

Best of luck! :D
by BotiaMaximus
Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:52 pm
Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
Topic: Dead Striata - Consumed by Tankmates!
Replies: 8
Views: 6814

I think you are correct Val, the syno is cranky, but not a killer. Sorry about your little guy Chef. I have some tiny yo-yo's and some are far outpacing the others in growth - none are skinnies, but large differences in overall growth. All seem equally active. They will be moving up to the larger ta...
by BotiaMaximus
Sun Jun 21, 2009 3:22 pm
Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
Topic: Dead Striata - Consumed by Tankmates!
Replies: 8
Views: 6814

Good points Chef. Another question - Can loaches be knuckleheads? - Yes. I take pretty good measures to round of sharp edges and de-burr inside ornaments. I have some hollow stumps and filled the legs with gravel so no one could think about wedging themselves down in there. My guys do still scare me...
by BotiaMaximus
Sun Jun 21, 2009 1:58 pm
Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
Topic: Dead Striata - Consumed by Tankmates!
Replies: 8
Views: 6814

I hope not Val. The Synodontis Eupteris cat could be the only possibility I would think. All the loaches get along quite good. This one has me scratching my head and I hate not having answers for something like this, now I'm stuck on high alert until I know the cause, which might not be possible. Ve...
by BotiaMaximus
Sun Jun 21, 2009 11:39 am
Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
Topic: Dead Striata - Consumed by Tankmates!
Replies: 8
Views: 6814

Correction

CORRECTION - STRIATA ID This wasn't the striata with the eye damage - he is still in there doing fine. I was doing an eye survey and realized my mistake. He remains the only fish with an eye problem. This is now a mystery death, I have no reasons to think anything is wrong in the tank. Water paramet...
by BotiaMaximus
Sun Jun 21, 2009 10:44 am
Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
Topic: Dead Striata - Consumed by Tankmates!
Replies: 8
Views: 6814

Dead Striata - Consumed by Tankmates!

I had a striata last week that had a white film over his eye, looked like an injury, not fuzzy, just like a damage layer. I found him dead this morning in the tank and a good portion of him had been consumed by his buddies. Now my big concern is if this wasn't just an injury, what was it and what sh...
by BotiaMaximus
Fri Jun 19, 2009 7:06 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Slightly dried up frozen bloodworms
Replies: 4
Views: 4252

Ditto on the freezer burn - it ruins them. If you like to stock up on the frozen goodies I'd vacuum bag them to avoid this, then just keep one pack at a time opened up. They will stay good for a year this way. Also helps to put a good eye on the packs at the store - sometimes they are already freeze...
by BotiaMaximus
Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:47 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: The Joys of Yoyos -- Augh!
Replies: 18
Views: 12512

That looks really clean and good, I don't see any problems there.

Nice recovery effort!!
by BotiaMaximus
Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:39 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: What kind of loach for this tank?
Replies: 4
Views: 3686

I have to agree, those are too large and aggressive of cichlids to even attempt to mix loaches into the tank. It sounds like the makings for a nice cichlid tank, I would leave it at that, and set up a new tank for loaches if you would like to keep them. Water parameters between the two types are not...
by BotiaMaximus
Wed Jun 17, 2009 5:58 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: A video of my "babies"
Replies: 5
Views: 4428

That's fantastic Val! Your "babies" and their new friends look great! Tank looks perfect and they all seem to be having lots of fun together. Very active, out and about and doing good. Congratulations on a fine choice for tankmates!

Keith
by BotiaMaximus
Tue Jun 16, 2009 1:54 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: At last, some tankmates for my "babies" !!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 5076

Now your babies are probably feeling much more secure that the tank is a safe place with no predators. They will really start to settle into their loachy selves and give you hours of enjoyment! Your hubby will have to accept that you will be spending lots of time with your babies and might need a ho...
by BotiaMaximus
Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:04 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Soylent Green? Algae Farming
Replies: 22
Views: 28751

With your Hillies constantly grazing on your genetic material is there any chance of a hybrid bearing your resemblance should you get some fry?? :D
by BotiaMaximus
Mon Jun 15, 2009 11:12 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Y splendida for sale
Replies: 33
Views: 24419

Looks like you are getting into 7 little nuggets of pure joy!!! 8)

Congratulations!!! :D

Please put up some pics when you get these guys settled in! :D
by BotiaMaximus
Mon Jun 15, 2009 9:28 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Loacheseatingcucumber
Replies: 11
Views: 7021

Video looks good in HQ mode on youtube.

Beautiful loaches and tank!! Very Nice! 8)