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They weren't interested I may have to use Assassin snails, little slower but they keep them down; from what I have heard. Tim

I have a 55 gallon tank with 6 discus and two algae eaters, live plants and enormous amount of snails. I have had loaches before and really like them they were yo-yo loaches how would two of these do with my other fish? I have eased up on feeding them but man those snails multiply. Thanks. Tim

Francois van Brederode wrote:I dont think striatas are the best Loach for a Discus-tank.

If memory serves me correctly, discus are kept at high temp.
Around 30 degrees C right?

Striatas dont like anythink above 26.

Discus prefer between 26C to 28C. Warm, my Farlowella likes it.

can I purchase them? Tim

Will give it a try. Can't remember; how big they get? Not as big as Clown Loaches? Tim

Help, I have a 55 gallon tank and three Discus and one Farlowella. I have an infestation of snails; I know that certain Loaches are great at removing them. I also understand they can be very assertive with "calm fish" such as my Discus and the Farlowella. I had Yo Yo Loachs and I loved them but they...