May have to rehome my loaches
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 7:47 pm
Hi,
I currently have a 75 gallon tank with 5 clown loaches, in addition I have several gourami and tiger barbs as dither fish, plus a two polka dot loaches and a couple of corydoras........it's stocked pretty tight, but I've had the fish for several years now with rarely any deaths or illness, those that did occur mostly did due to fighting amongst the same species (gourami's took one of their own out, and the barbs go crazy in the spring chasing each other, etc.)
However, I also have a common pleco, he gets along with everyone, but he's HUGE. I bought him ignorantly believing he would "take years" to grow, as the well known "reputable" store employee told me, and within a year he was a foot long.
I do frequent water changes and a feed very well (they get A LOT of fresh food, blanched veggies and cooked chopped shrimp, etc.) and everyone is continuing to grow...........I'm not in a position to upgrade my tank any time soon and I figured the loaches would be easier to place, since people seem to find them more "valuable" then a common pleco.
There is one stunted loach in the bunch I've had for about 5-6 years, but for the most part, they others are growing quickly and fairly large. I worry about providing the best care for them. (I saw one for sale about the size of my smallest for about $30)
I'm in the midwest, but will be honest that I prefer they go to someone who has lots of time and money to dote on these guys and would willingly give them to the right forever home. I want to make sure they are not broken up or just resold, but cherished as I am really attached to these guys and I really don't want to do this. Anyone interested?
I currently have a 75 gallon tank with 5 clown loaches, in addition I have several gourami and tiger barbs as dither fish, plus a two polka dot loaches and a couple of corydoras........it's stocked pretty tight, but I've had the fish for several years now with rarely any deaths or illness, those that did occur mostly did due to fighting amongst the same species (gourami's took one of their own out, and the barbs go crazy in the spring chasing each other, etc.)
However, I also have a common pleco, he gets along with everyone, but he's HUGE. I bought him ignorantly believing he would "take years" to grow, as the well known "reputable" store employee told me, and within a year he was a foot long.
I do frequent water changes and a feed very well (they get A LOT of fresh food, blanched veggies and cooked chopped shrimp, etc.) and everyone is continuing to grow...........I'm not in a position to upgrade my tank any time soon and I figured the loaches would be easier to place, since people seem to find them more "valuable" then a common pleco.
There is one stunted loach in the bunch I've had for about 5-6 years, but for the most part, they others are growing quickly and fairly large. I worry about providing the best care for them. (I saw one for sale about the size of my smallest for about $30)
I'm in the midwest, but will be honest that I prefer they go to someone who has lots of time and money to dote on these guys and would willingly give them to the right forever home. I want to make sure they are not broken up or just resold, but cherished as I am really attached to these guys and I really don't want to do this. Anyone interested?
