r/loaches

I will add more sand before getting loaches but should I have a clear opening in the middle for them or would this be fine?

Hard to see because linguini never stops moving but does anybody have any ideas on what this could be on the fin? It’s a slightly brown lump.

Garfield the kuhli makes exceptions to the whole lasagna thing

(Yes I have others they are all just more shy than him)

Male Horseface Loach doing the Horseface Loachery.

Has anyone owned one or more gray spotted lizard loaches? Wondering if they’re as aggressive as other loach species, and if they make good tank mates with corys?

Iv been searching long for one of these guys, calling fish store after fish store. If anyone knows where I could find one in north texas or north/central Oklahoma I’d be so appreciative! I know you can buy and ship them but I’m not sure I’d want to run that risk unless it’s the only way. Pic of what i’m looking for!

I've had these two Hillstream loaches for over a year and this is the first time I've seen them do this. Usually they're doing their own thing and might try to flee eachother off when it's feeding time, but for the last couple days these two have been glued to each constantly circling. I would think this is mating behavior but I haven't had hillstream loaches in the past, and just wondering if it could be something else? Any responses appreciated!

My collection of dojo noodles. Sorry about the dog barking in the background. He's super jealous.

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.

My loach jump out of her tank. I got her back in within 3 hours but she has developed a white spot that appears to be peeling. I’ve got stress coat on the way. Anything else to help her recover this is day 3 since jumping out of tank.