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Hi Jon Wow, I know what you're saying about the tiger barbs. I've tried to get some bloodworms to my skunk loaches but they don't have a chance. Even if I drop 2 pieces in, the tiger barbs just swarm all over it. I swear there are times when I can't even follow the cube. I just seems to disappear al...

Hi Jon Thanks for your input. What happened to your shoal of tiger barbs. I had several losses a few weeks ago as well. They all seemed to get some kind of fin rot. However, I managed to save 12 of 18. They are doing very well now, thank goodness. The skunk botias sure are interesting. This morning ...

Hmmm, this is all very interesting. At the moment they actually give the gourami much respect (although, I have seen him dart rather suddenly a couple of times, come to think of it). As I mentioned, they had to scurry away from him as they were trying to devour a shrimp pellet because the gourami ke...

Great looking tanks Martin. Kudos!

However, if I could make a little suggestion: I would find the forum a little easier to navigate if the postings were divided into categories. Interesting point! I've often thought of that myself. Well said! Superb pictures and additions. :D Let time go by and see how your Y. morleti proceed! Thank...

Hi folks Just wanted to share some photos of my new acquisitions. I purchased 5 skunk botias two days ago. This is my first experience with loaches other than clowns. I've been reading a lot of bad reviews of these critters, but I must say I am absolutely loving them. They have more character than a...