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by luca
Fri Dec 01, 2006 10:27 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: GF tank
Replies: 18
Views: 13214

Here's a link to the khuli profile: http://community.loaches.com/species-index/pangio-kuhlii You can browse the other pangio species to see the variety. Cool little fish. 8) I was browsing the Pangio K. page, and saw that the recommended water temp is 78-82... a bit too hot for our goldies. pH 6.2-...
by luca
Fri Dec 01, 2006 3:36 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: GF tank
Replies: 18
Views: 13214

Here's a link to the khuli profile: http://community.loaches.com/species-index/pangio-kuhlii You can browse the other pangio species to see the variety. Cool little fish. 8) they are a funny and active bottom fish when kept in groups, but sand substrate is best for them. Your goldfish might benefit...
by luca
Fri Dec 01, 2006 3:30 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: GF tank
Replies: 18
Views: 13214

[quote="mikev"]You can (and should) eliminate the salt totally. Even if you are not getting loaches. GF is also a freshwater fish, after all :wink:

Well, that really depends on whom do you ask... ;) This seems true for many questions in this hobby. :)

luca
by luca
Thu Nov 30, 2006 11:13 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: GF tank
Replies: 18
Views: 13214

I know very little about fancy goldfish, but I have read that bubble eyes especially, should be housed with other bubble eyes as their eyes are easily damaged. :?: This was one of the worst disasters here years ago... I added some big-mouth catfish to a GF tank, and it quickly found the food : the ...
by luca
Thu Nov 30, 2006 10:25 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: GF tank
Replies: 18
Views: 13214

my goldfish don't mind it at all, though. It occurs quite a bit at feeding time as the weathers' eyesight is so poor that they follow the food smell coming form the goldfish's gills... the goldies do "run" away, but the rest of the time there are no issues. Our GF are indeed slow eaters, especially...
by luca
Thu Nov 30, 2006 2:07 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: GF tank
Replies: 18
Views: 13214

weather loaches. peaceful and entertaining - they will appreciate the plants and also any driftwood you care to put in... Thanks for replying Sophie. I am reading that loaches like a fine gravel substrate. I have normal sized (natural) gravel, will they take offense? :) How many can I comfortably (...
by luca
Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:59 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: GF tank
Replies: 18
Views: 13214

GF tank

Hi All, I have a 125g, moderately to densely planted, well, it's a constant fight with the GF on that one... :roll: We have 8 fancies in it, 4 grown-ups and 4 babies. The water temp is around 74-75F. I'm wondering if a few loaches would be fine sharing the GF's tank. If so, what (very peaceful) spec...