Corys, loaches and digging: Laterite

[Chella]

Hey guys,

Might be a stupid question, but here goes.

If I put a layer of laterite under my sand will my corys or loaches dig it up? I am planning on getting a group of either species, but before I set it up and add laterite just want to make sure it will stay UNDER the top layer of sand.

 

[Mebbid]

The corys won't but what kind of loaches are they?

 

[Chella]

Sorry, kuhli loaches. Might just stick with the corys then if they wont.

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[Chella]

Just another laterite question - does it effect the water quality, specifically water hardness (GH and KH!)? I cant find a clear answer on this. I have somewhat soft water from the tap and I dont want to increase the GH level!

 

[Mebbid]

Sorry, kuhli loaches. Might just stick with the corys then if they wont.

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Kuhlis are habitual diggers, I wouldn't necessarily try then with layered substrates.

Just another laterite question - does it effect the water quality, specifically water hardness (GH and KH!)? I cant find a clear answer on this. I have somewhat soft water from the tap and I dont want to increase the GH level!

If it's capped then any affect to water parameters should be minimal. I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Chella]

Awesome, thank you! Just purchased some

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