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by shoostoill
Tue Aug 13, 2024 12:31 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Angelicus Botia adult size
Replies: 8
Views: 32314

Re: Angelicus Botia adult size

A 55-gallon tank can be suitable for six Angelicus Botia loaches, but it may be a bit tight as they grow. These loaches typically reach around 4-5 inches in length when fully grown, although some may get closer to 6 inches. They are active and social fish, so providing plenty of hiding spots and ope...
by shoostoill
Tue Aug 13, 2024 12:28 pm
Forum: Fish Health & Treatment
Topic: Female Sewellia keep dying.
Replies: 6
Views: 45429

Re: Female Sewellia keep dying.

Testing the water parameters is crucial for ensuringbitlife a healthy environment for Sewellia. Consulting a specialist or experienced aquarist can provide valuable insights on how to optimize care and address any potential issues with your tank.
by shoostoill
Fri Apr 26, 2024 4:36 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Clown Loaches Not Eating
Replies: 8
Views: 25599

Re: Clown Loaches Not Eating

In my opinion, it would be wise to grant them additional time. After being in their permanent 473 liter tank for a week without food, mine took two weeks to begin eating again.
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by shoostoill
Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:14 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Bacteria of other fish & loaches, pic´s of organs in for
Replies: 10
Views: 38524

Re: Bacteria of other fish & loaches, pic´s of organs in for

Kuhlis lack the hard scales seen in many fish species, increasing their disease susceptibility. They can even be sensitiveslope to changes in temperature and water quality.
by shoostoill
Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:08 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Horseface loaches and root tabs? And some general questions.
Replies: 9
Views: 42885

Re: Horseface loaches and root tabs? And some general questions.

Because this fish can not tolerate the quickly changing chemistry of a freshly formed aquarium, the tank should be mature.
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by shoostoill
Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:04 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Live plants with loaches
Replies: 10
Views: 64689

Re: Live plants with loaches

Plant Anubis and firmly arrange small to medium boulders around and over the roots to prevent loaches from gettingbasketball stars to the base. This worked well in a 75 gallon tank with redtail botia, skinknloaches, and yo-yo loaches (along with a few acara).
by shoostoill
Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:58 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: help! 2 clowns have vanished
Replies: 7
Views: 37083

Re: help! 2 clowns have vanished

Unfortunately, your clownfish is most likely no longer alive. They sometimes perishcoreball and wedge themselves into a rock.