question aboot botia loaches - Aquarium Advice

iamchris · 01-17-2006, 04:07 PM

I got a pair of botia loaches a few days ago, and I'm not quite sure, but I remembered them to both look the same when I got them. However, the day after, I noticed one was much paler than the other. Is this a sign of deteriorating health, or is this just what separates males from females and I was just oblivious to it in the store? Thanks!

**Devilishturtles** · 01-17-2006, 04:13 PM

Likely stress. Have you tested your water recently?

If all is well with your water, (ie: 0 [acronym:b8ad9c5982="Ammonia"]NH3[/acronym:b8ad9c5982], [acronym:b8ad9c5982="Nitrite"]NO2[/acronym:b8ad9c5982], minimal [acronym:b8ad9c5982="Nitrate"]NO3[/acronym:b8ad9c5982]) I'd just be patient for a few more days while the fish adapts.

iamchris · 01-17-2006, 04:50 PM

The nitrates are slightly high (60-80) as I'm waiting on my petsmart gift card, so I can get my python, but maybe I'll just get it anyways, return it when the GC comes, and then buy it again

hope they let me get away with it!

crazycat · 01-17-2006, 04:57 PM

what species of botia loaches are they?

01-17-2006, 04:07 PM	#1
iamchris Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 56	question aboot botia loaches I got a pair of botia loaches a few days ago, and I'm not quite sure, but I remembered them to both look the same when I got them. However, the day after, I noticed one was much paler than the other. Is this a sign of deteriorating health, or is this just what separates males from females and I was just oblivious to it in the store? Thanks!

01-17-2006, 04:13 PM	#2
Devilishturtles Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 7,904 Images: 17	Likely stress. Have you tested your water recently? If all is well with your water, (ie: 0 [acronym:b8ad9c5982="Ammonia"]NH3[/acronym:b8ad9c5982], [acronym:b8ad9c5982="Nitrite"]NO2[/acronym:b8ad9c5982], minimal [acronym:b8ad9c5982="Nitrate"]NO3[/acronym:b8ad9c5982]) I'd just be patient for a few more days while the fish adapts. __________________ -Lindsay Live in the Western MD/West Virginia/DC Metro Area? Join our very active regional forum Here Like the advice someone just gave you? Add to their reputation! Click on the balance icon underneath their username and let them know.

01-17-2006, 04:57 PM	#4
crazycat Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: nyc Posts: 597 Images: 19	what species of botia loaches are they? __________________ don't turn your back on the ocean.

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01-17-2006, 04:50 PM	#3
iamchris Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 56	The nitrates are slightly high (60-80) as I'm waiting on my petsmart gift card, so I can get my python, but maybe I'll just get it anyways, return it when the GC comes, and then buy it again hope they let me get away with it!