Odd loach behavior

mellofone · Post by **mellofone** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 8:27 pm

One of my four loaches seems to have gone a bit goofy. It will rest on the bottom in a corner for a few moments, then swim up and down near the corner of glass a few times, then race to the top and almost jump out of the water. Rest and repeat. He does this all morning usually until just after noon. Is there something wrong? He doesn't seem to be rubbing himself on the gravel or on any decorations, nor does he seem to have any noticeable damage to the skin. Is there something else wrong?

Martin Thoene · Post by **Martin Thoene** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 8:39 pm

It's a Botia type loach? That would be normal

Martin.

mellofone · Post by **mellofone** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 9:06 pm

Whoops, I forgot to add that. Yes, it is a clown loach

Vapor · Post by **Vapor** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 11:01 pm

Mine do goofy stuff like that all the time. Seems to be quite normal.

Martin Thoene · Post by **Martin Thoene** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 11:25 pm

Wait till they all start doing it

......look here:

http://forums.loaches.com/viewtopic.php?t=2625

Martin.

mellofone · Post by **mellofone** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 12:49 am

WOW! There is one really great picture there that really hits home, with or without the creative edit. Thanks Martin

I haven't been involved with my current tank setup very long (3 months really) but this picture really does sum it all up for me. There are times my wife questions me for sitting in front of my tank for as long as I do just watching my clowns swim around. I really can't get enough of it!

helen nightingale · Post by **helen nightingale** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 12:15 pm

you have got the bug too

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