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Chef- Thanks for the input, but your tone & derogatory statements make it very difficult to accept advice from you. I can tell this forum is populated by some very sharp people & you may be one of them, but talking down to the less-experienced people will only do harm to the forum. That said, I hope...

Sorry I kinda got off track... Does this sound like Ich to you guys or other external/gut parasites? If its not Ich, how long should I wait after clearing the Ich meds before starting the de-worming process? I dont want to kill the Loaches with meds...

What is the best method & how slow should I go about dropping the KH to match the GH? I have "SeaChem Neutral Regulator 7.0" powder and "API pH Down" liquid. Will these work? Is there a more natural method I should use (Lemon Juice, etc.)? My tap water is very high KH, so this will require a decent ...

Well, that explains the dead Molly... All Loaches are happily eating & playing this morning. No flashing at all. What the heck MAN???!!!! As far as my stocking goes, I know it's overstocked right now & a little screwy as far as compatibility, but this is temporary while the Fiance & I get our stuff ...

Last week I added my first 3 Botia Kobutai Loaches to my tank. The smallest of the three has been extremely active & looked healthy, but the larger 2 were lethargic and had clamped fins. I have no quarantine tank, so was planning to de-worm them (and my other fish) after they relaxed from the introd...