Loaches Won't Eat - Aquarium Advice

TriviallyTravis · 11-06-2005, 11:57 PM

I've got a planted 20H that is currently the home to 5 pristella tetras. I've had them for a month or so and them seem to be doing quite well.

I now want to get a some loaches. I was thinking of getting 3 yoyo loaches, but I'd like to scope out if there are any other kind that I could keep that people want to recommend.

Also, I heard that loaches are known for coming in with ich and that it is a good idea to [acronym:a8238d6a4a="quarantine or quart depending on context"]QT[/acronym:a8238d6a4a] them. I do not have the means for a [acronym:a8238d6a4a="quarantine or quart depending on context"]QT[/acronym:a8238d6a4a] tank, so are there any recommendations there?

Thanks fellas.

**Zagz** · 11-07-2005, 12:16 AM

I have yoyo's and I love them! Loaches are prone to ich when stressed and a [acronym:e8fd406241="quarantine or quart depending on context"]QT[/acronym:e8fd406241] tank is always a good idea when introducing new fish.

poppab02 · 11-07-2005, 03:49 AM

YoYos and Khulis are about the only types that are gonna fit in a 20 g. I absolutely love my YoYos. Very playful sort if kept in groups.

11-07-2005, 09:14 AM

take the temp in your tank and raise it to about 86 before you add the loaches... then drip accimilate the loaches to your water and that should kill of any ich that might be in your tank. I did this the last few times i've added fish and zero problems.

fastfly48 · 11-07-2005, 09:56 AM

What's a Yoyo loach?
They sound great. Are they the same snake-like shape of a Kuhli loach?
oh, and are the aggresive? I'm guessing not!

Ry.

flamingonhot · 11-07-2005, 10:23 AM

No yoyo's aren't as "snakey" as kuhlis

Sometimes yoyo's are aggressive but theya ren't ruthles killers or anything

Theyre called a yoyo loach because if you look close enough you can make out yoyo in theyre stripes.

this is a yoyo loach: ( not a big pic buts it a good example of what they look like)

bosk1 · 11-07-2005, 11:10 AM

After digging around this site for a little while, I am also quickly becoming sold on the idea of yo yo loaches. Currently, the two [acronym:771b88dd04="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:771b88dd04]'s in my area aren't carrying any. I would like to see some up close and personal.

flamingonhot · 11-07-2005, 11:38 AM

They are very pretty but if you get one make sure your tank is covered well, they are amazing jumpers.

crazycat · 11-07-2005, 05:51 PM

yoyos are great! another loach that would work in your tank is an angelicus loach (botia kubotai) they don't geet that big, and they're really beautiful!

TriviallyTravis · 11-07-2005, 07:56 PM

Could somebody explain drip acclimation to me or link me to a site? This is the first I've heard of it. I'd google it, but I never know who to trust when it comes to this fish stuff. Thanks!

11-06-2005, 11:57 PM	#1
TriviallyTravis Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 81	Loaches Won't Eat I've got a planted 20H that is currently the home to 5 pristella tetras. I've had them for a month or so and them seem to be doing quite well. I now want to get a some loaches. I was thinking of getting 3 yoyo loaches, but I'd like to scope out if there are any other kind that I could keep that people want to recommend. Also, I heard that loaches are known for coming in with ich and that it is a good idea to [acronym:a8238d6a4a="quarantine or quart depending on context"]QT[/acronym:a8238d6a4a] them. I do not have the means for a [acronym:a8238d6a4a="quarantine or quart depending on context"]QT[/acronym:a8238d6a4a] tank, so are there any recommendations there? Thanks fellas.

11-07-2005, 03:49 AM	#3
poppab02 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Orleans Posts: 542 Images: 3	YoYos and Khulis are about the only types that are gonna fit in a 20 g. I absolutely love my YoYos. Very playful sort if kept in groups. __________________ Pray for New Orleans and all those affected by Hurricane Katrina

11-07-2005, 09:56 AM	#5
fastfly48 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Perth. Western Australia Posts: 274	What's a Yoyo loach? They sound great. Are they the same snake-like shape of a Kuhli loach? oh, and are the aggresive? I'm guessing not! Ry. __________________ My tank: 20 gallon planted freash water (26*C) community. 30" long, 12" deep and 12" high. 40W lighting = 2 watts per gallon.. otb aqua clear filter Pressurized C02 fish: 8 neon, 4 rosy barbs , 2 brs. pleco Shatered dreams of yesteryear, cloud horizons in shades of grey.

11-07-2005, 11:38 AM	#8
flamingonhot Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: nekoosa,wisconsin Posts: 592 Images: 2	They are very pretty but if you get one make sure your tank is covered well, they are amazing jumpers. __________________ I'm tired of getting pointless messages. If your going to start a conversation or ask me something, keep up with it.

11-07-2005, 05:51 PM	#9
crazycat Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: nyc Posts: 597 Images: 19	yoyos are great! another loach that would work in your tank is an angelicus loach (botia kubotai) they don't geet that big, and they're really beautiful! __________________ don't turn your back on the ocean.

11-07-2005, 09:14 AM	#4
Guest Posts: n/a	take the temp in your tank and raise it to about 86 before you add the loaches... then drip accimilate the loaches to your water and that should kill of any ich that might be in your tank. I did this the last few times i've added fish and zero problems.

11-07-2005, 11:10 AM	#7
bosk1 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 693	After digging around this site for a little while, I am also quickly becoming sold on the idea of yo yo loaches. Currently, the two [acronym:771b88dd04="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:771b88dd04]'s in my area aren't carrying any. I would like to see some up close and personal.

11-07-2005, 07:56 PM	#10
TriviallyTravis Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 81	Could somebody explain drip acclimation to me or link me to a site? This is the first I've heard of it. I'd google it, but I never know who to trust when it comes to this fish stuff. Thanks!

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