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Bad news. Stahley the horse face has passed on to a better place. Too bad because he was really cute and the kids loved him. I suspect he was not healthy, the store we bought from was not clean and my gut was screaming to get out, but the kids were with me and I promised them a new loach. Lesson lea...

oh, its between and 3 and 4 inches long

No, I don't have a q-tank, I think the problem is that he isn't eating. I'll try bloodworm, also the tank is 78 degrees, don't know the parameters. Haven't had a problem with the other fish (guppies and 2 clowns). thanks for the questions and input.

We just got a horseface one week ago and it doesn't look good, doesn't hide anymore, lays around, mostly belly up and gills move really slowly. I don't think it is eating, no other signs of disease. Any advice? Is it normal for them to play dead like this? I also have two clowns and they are fine an...