Loaches Online Forum

Hi, y'all!
My 30 gallon long is planted with a (mostly) flourite substrate. Is this soft enough to suit a few kuhlis?
If not, what's the best way to switch to a finer substrate in a fairly established aquarium?
Thanks,
- Olivia

Thanks for all the advice, y'all! I think I may hold off on the sidthimunkis for a while (they've been difficult to find, anyway), and wait for my tank to grow up a bit. I've got it nicely planted now - only a matter of time! - Olivia Oh, and if anyone's in the Athens, GA area and wants to adopt a c...

With your current crew plus planned additions think about a higher-current "river tank" set-up (look up on this website). Keeps the kids (fish) entertained in a smaller tank. Might help keep the RTS out of mischief. Ahh... I get it now. That could be a very worthy project. Can I just use a couple p...

TEN sids?? In a 20 gallon tank? Really?
Though I do dream of one day installing a big stream setup, my college student status currently renders me unable to make that kind of investment...
So I'm just working with my small tank for now. Are you positive it could accommodate ten sids + a few friends?

Okay, okay. So I bought a clown loach, not knowing that they often grow to 10 inches. I wasn't aware of their needs regarding tank size and schooling habits. Although he's the only one of his species in my 20-gallon tank (I know, I know!), he seems fairly content for now, and even gets along with my...