Bullying?

[tom05r123]

Hi all,

Not sure if this is being posted in the right place, apologies if not!

I have 4 clown loach and 1 Pakistani loach. The Pakistani loach is following the biggest clown loach everywhere...

Would introducing another Pakistani loach help prevent this?

Thanks in advance...
Tom




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[stingrays4]

Hi clown loaches prefer to be in larger groups if possible,you could do with at least a couple more. Pakistani loaches are notorious fin nippers,but could also just be after some company? Is he/she doing any damage? Does the clown loach appear to be troubled by the extra attention?

 

[sfavor]

I have 3 Pakistani loaches; they are cool little fish :0). They chase each other and my yoyo around all the time but they don't seem to bite. Check for fin damage on the other fish. He is probably just playing.


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[tom05r123]

Will definitely check that! Thanks for the reply


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[sinibotia]

Loaches have fairly complex group dynamics between conspecifics and between different species. I would add several more yoyo loaches.

 

[tom05r123]

The clown loach sometimes sits on the bottom of the tank breathing quite quickly, i know they are a lazy fish and are often found sitting on the bottom of the tank, the breathing sometimes concerns me as I feel it could be a sign of stress?


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[sinibotia]

Clown loaches aren't lazy, they're usually pretty active. If they aren't active and are breathing fast your water may not have enough oxygen or you may have a water quality issue. Loaches prefer a lot of water movement which oxygenates the water.

 

[tom05r123]

I have a bubbler tube that is On whenever the lights are, most of the time they are ok, just occasionally they are breathing heavily. I'll check my water tonight ??


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