weather loach

[velvetsand]

I have an adult weather loach and two fish tanks - one with docile fish in it and one with aggressive fish in it (mostly cichlids). I have him in the docile tank, but he's been eating my baby snails and I'm afraid he'll eat my baby guppies if I let them out. Would he be ok in the aggressive tank?

[Diana]

This is a cool water fish, so that might also play a part in the decision.
Most Cichlids are bottom area territorial, and the Weather Loach is a bottom fish, but quite peaceful. I do not think they would be a good match.

As for eating baby Guppies, move the baby Guppies to a 5-10 gallon rearing tank where you can give them special attention, special food, extra water changes and warmer water.

[starsplitter7]

Please don't put that weather loach with cichlids. They are sweet, gentle fish and yes, they eat fry. Like Diana said get a rearing tank for the fry. THe loach also needs friends. They are not only fish. I have 9 together, and they dog pile together. THey sleep, eat and play together.