u/Strange-Piglet2268

Image 1 — Loach growth
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Loach growth

Howdy!

I've been keeping loaches for a couple of years now but due to some unfortunate run ins with pet store disease DESPITE quarantine, I had to restart my loach journey. I've had these noodles for about a year now. They're roughly 5" long and they really don't seem to be growing much. They're in a 50 gallon tank that's heavily planted and are fed typical fish food. They do get a variety of veggies thanks to their bristlenose cohabitants. Is it realistic that they'll continue to be this small? I'm ready to move to a 75 gallon tank in a few months as my plants expand but they're content for now. Any thoughts? Their water parameters are phenomenal, weekly water changes, constant temperature of 22C. Their scales have luster and they're active and love to interact with fingers and new things.

u/Strange-Piglet2268 — 1 day ago