Where to get Clown Loaches
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Where to get Clown Loaches
I was wondering if anyone knew where I could order clown loaches from? I can not find any around 4" plus. I have a large aquarium with 3 clown loaches already and would like to add 3 more.
I have been ready up on diseases and wondered if someone could explain how to tell skinny disease from internal parasites. I do not have this problem and have not had ick yet but would like to be more prepared for it if it happens. I have alot of info on ick so info on the skinny disease and parasites would be helpful.
I have been ready up on diseases and wondered if someone could explain how to tell skinny disease from internal parasites. I do not have this problem and have not had ick yet but would like to be more prepared for it if it happens. I have alot of info on ick so info on the skinny disease and parasites would be helpful.
There really is no such thing as skinny disease, it's just a misuse of wording. Skinny, like emaciation, is just a symptom of a possible internal infection, either bacterial or parasitic. Most people just call that skinny disease though.
It's easiest to treat for internal parasites when you 1st get the fish. When they become emaciated, it is sometimes too late. Prophylatic treatments of praziquantel and levamisole is a very effective preventative.
Internal bacterial infections are usually the result of poor water quality or internal injuries caused from osmotic shock. Osmotic shock is when water chemistry changes are too sudden for the fish to acclimate to. This usually happens when fish are moved from one tank to another, like when you buy a fish from the LFS and put it in your tank. It can also happen when a large water change is done, where the tap water chemistry doesn't match the tank water. A TDS meter reading is probably the easiest way tell if the water chemistry matches. KH and GH test kits will also help determine the water chemistry.
It's easiest to treat for internal parasites when you 1st get the fish. When they become emaciated, it is sometimes too late. Prophylatic treatments of praziquantel and levamisole is a very effective preventative.
Internal bacterial infections are usually the result of poor water quality or internal injuries caused from osmotic shock. Osmotic shock is when water chemistry changes are too sudden for the fish to acclimate to. This usually happens when fish are moved from one tank to another, like when you buy a fish from the LFS and put it in your tank. It can also happen when a large water change is done, where the tap water chemistry doesn't match the tank water. A TDS meter reading is probably the easiest way tell if the water chemistry matches. KH and GH test kits will also help determine the water chemistry.
You can usually find someone selling 4" + clown loaches at Aquabid.com
http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/ ... fwcatfishl
http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/ ... fwcatfishl
post an ad at a local forum or craigslist or special order
If I were you, I'd start with my local areas.
Craigslist, local forums, etc.
Then work my way towards trustworthy local fish stores, ask them for special orders.
Then, when all fails, resorts to online methods.
Craigslist, local forums, etc.
Then work my way towards trustworthy local fish stores, ask them for special orders.
Then, when all fails, resorts to online methods.
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Thanks. That helps alot. I've tried all the aquariums in my area. They are not able to get them therre but I did order 2 from aquariumfish.net. They were in great condition when I got them and was very pleased with them. I gave them banana yesterday. Turns out that my black ghost knife fish likes it more and quickly gobbled down all of it. LOL!
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Tracey- You might consider buying the 2 inch to 3 inch clowns that are often available and just growing them out. Five months ago in February I added three 2.5 inch clowns to my four that were about 3.5 inches. Since then I can no longer tell the smaller ones from the larger ones since they are all about 4 to 4.5 inches now. They grow pretty fast. Just a thought.
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I noticed that the smallest of my 3 clowns is showing signs of wasting away. He is just slightly showing signs. I fear it may be a parasites. I have read up on the medications and the only one I can get a hold of is Prazipro. I will have to put adding new fish on hold till this is taken care of. My other fish seem fine. I have a Black Ghost Knife fish, a Yoyo loach, red tail botia loach and 2 australian sharks. My tank is 75gallons. I checked my water quality and all is well but the hardness isnt quite ideal but not bad. The other 2 loaches are twice the size of the one that is wasting. He is eating well. No discoloration in his gills or elsewhere.
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If you anywhere near the South East suburbs of Melbourne Australia, one of the best shops for fish, especially rare exotics and ones most local aquariums don't seem to keep, is Amazing Amazon, they have a massive selection of all ranges for fresh water tropical, Cichlid and marine fish. As far as loaches go they have a decent selection mostly and seem to be cheaper then most dedicated aquariums and the sizes tend to range from 1" up to 3" for slightly more mature fish.
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