friendly loaches???
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friendly loaches???
I have recently considered buying some kuhli loaches for my tank... Will they play nicely with my platys, Mollys and guppies? I also have some baby platys and mollys in the tank.. Will they be friendly?
- ClownLoachSharky
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Re: friendly loaches???
Hi,
More than friendly they might be hiding in the substrate/decor to be unseen for ages. Im not sure about he ph and hardness between the two. maybe around 7.0.
More than friendly they might be hiding in the substrate/decor to be unseen for ages. Im not sure about he ph and hardness between the two. maybe around 7.0.
You wouldnt have that problem with a V8
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Re: friendly loaches???
Thanks for that.. I will keep my eye on the ph and do some more research
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Re: friendly loaches???
no worry's. by the way how big is your tank
You wouldnt have that problem with a V8
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Re: friendly loaches???
Yes, but I would say that to keep these you need a group and adding a group could seriously compromise your water conditions so make sure you have a big enough tank and ample filtration or it could end up being a bad idea. They need feeding and should not be regarded as mere scavengers.
They may, if conditions are suitable, be quite open in their behaviour and frequently seen. If not, you may seldom see them.
Others on here have more experience with them and will hopefully give us the benefit of their knowledge.
To start off, there are good species profiles on this site.
They may, if conditions are suitable, be quite open in their behaviour and frequently seen. If not, you may seldom see them.
Others on here have more experience with them and will hopefully give us the benefit of their knowledge.
To start off, there are good species profiles on this site.
6 x Clown Loaches all 30 years of age on 01.01.2024, largest 11.5", 2 large females, 4 smaller males, aquarium 6' x 18" x 18" 400 ltr/90 uk gal/110 US gal. approx.
- ClownLoachSharky
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Re: friendly loaches???
You should choose filteration wisely as kuhlis are known to live in UG filters and sometimes other filters.
You wouldnt have that problem with a V8
Re: friendly loaches???
I have kuhlis in with raspora and they get along fine. They really seem totally nonaggressive, but I would not be surprised if ANY fish will eat a fry that fits in their mouth.
I do see them quite often and they are delightful and VERY fast! Mine is a low light tank with lots of live plants and hiding places, sand substrate.
They are not the "rock stars" of the loach world (they are not big, flashy and out for photo ops all the time) but they and really cute fish that appreciate the company of other kuhlis, clean clean water and no agressive tank mates!
They have become one of my favorite little loaches!
I do see them quite often and they are delightful and VERY fast! Mine is a low light tank with lots of live plants and hiding places, sand substrate.
They are not the "rock stars" of the loach world (they are not big, flashy and out for photo ops all the time) but they and really cute fish that appreciate the company of other kuhlis, clean clean water and no agressive tank mates!
They have become one of my favorite little loaches!
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