The many ways our loaches have scared us by looking dead part 253. We obviously know better now. But they still trick our guest.

We have a 100 gallon lidded tank, 1.5 hp chiller, fluval FX6, and a big powerhead - so, water as cold as it needs to be (trout were at 52), tons of water flow and high oxygen levels. I inherited a Trout in the Classroom program and given how few fry survive, even in the best conditions, am thinking about switching over to a more permanent community tank of fish that would also appreciate the current set-up. We could make hillstream loaches quite happy - any ideas on other fish that would also thrive in this set up, and if we could root some aquatic plants that also could handle the flow? Four inch deep sand/gravel substrate right now. Would prefer not to invest in a heater, though we can certainly fit it out with all the light needed.

If I could be granted one wish, it would be for my dojos to be able to hangout with me outside of the tank. They’re my heart fish.

I love when they get together and poke their little heads out from somewhere.

I think I accidentally injured my Hillstream loach. She seemed like she was stuck in the sponge filter so I tried to yank the tube out. It came out really aggressively and I think I hurt her.

She has a huge gash on either side of her head. One side has peeling skin. What do I do? What can I do?

Currently I've done a 20% water change. And I've added half a tablespoon of salt to the tank. It's a 10 gal.

What else can I do for her? I fear that this is a death sentence.

found these awesome loaches amongst the swarm of normal kuhlis at the lfs and had to pick them out, identification?

Can anybody shed a light on what these 2 are doing? Started yesterday and still doing it this morning.

he seems to be livin like a king now days i hope, we will get more live plants soon we are just using what we have rn from our other 20 gal and what he came with. he eats like a champ on the proper diet now, half of him is active mostly just over food the other half just chills there.

AND don’t kill me guys but i lowkey want to keep him by himself as he already has been for a few months after being with gold fish and frogs over the last 4 years he’s out lived them all. that tank is just not big enough for more then larry i want to learn his behavior see if he’s lonely idk is that possible? and is there any other fish i could get for him to not be lonely that will fit in that 30 gal?

A couple months ago I found out about these guys and I think they are the cutest little guys. I read some stuff watched some videos before getting them and set up a tank for them. Everything I saw said a 10 gallon tank is just fine for them.

I currently have 3 of them in my 10 gallon tank and I was hoping to get maybe 2 or 3 more friends for them. Also to add to the movement of the tank. they have been enjoying the underground tunnel I gave them and the plant forest.

They have lots of plants and hiding spots and sand they play in every now and again and they are so fun to watch in the evenings.

However I've been watching and reading stuff about them as of recent and it says they need a 20 gallon. So im just wondering if i should leave it at a group of 3 for the tank.

My 10 gallon currently has 3 black kuli loaches, 1 mystery snail to keep alge down and 1 assassin snail that took care of a pest infestation a little while ago.

Should I leave it as is or would it be ok to add 2 or 3 more loaches?

This is a nightly ritual

Is 6 ok or need more or less?

(she’s fine btw just trying to steal their algae wafers like a fatass)

ALSO should I remove the cover on this heater, I'm slightly worried about them getting stuck but so far they have been able to wiggle in and out no issues.