Kuhli loaches in 2 tanks.

[G2-B]

I have Kuhli loaches in 2 different tanks.

• The 55-gl tank has 12. the KL have been in it for about 24 hrs and have settled in perfectly meaning that in the day I hardly see them and at night they are quietly browsing.
• The 20-gl tank has 6. They have been in that tank for more than a week and they've calmed down a bit, but they are still zipping back and forth much of the time.

I would like to move the frantic ones to the bigger tank where the KL aren't so stressed, but they are just too fast for me and they don't fall for the transparent container trick like guppies do. Probably the only way I'll succeed is by removing everything from the tank as well as most of the water.

Any suggestions that might make it easier on them (and me)?

 

[Andy Sager]

Here's an old pet shop trick: Use 2 nets. 1 large one, one small one. The large one stays stationary, best in a corner of the tank with the net frame touching the front and side glass with the netting open to let the fish swim into it, and the little one is used to guide/chase the fish to the big net. ( You need to be able to use both hands for this so you can lift the big net once a fish is in it. ) Don't try to get more than one at a time as they won't usually stay in the net while you chase another one.

Good luck.

 

[G2-B]

Thanks. I'll try that.
Of course, I'll have to get a "large" net first.

 

[joshuakenneth]

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I have Kuhli loaches in 2 different tanks.

• The 55-gl tank has 12. the KL have been in it for about 24 hrs and have settled in perfectly meaning that in the day I hardly see them and at night they are quietly browsing.
• The 20-gl tank has 6. They have been in that tank for more than a week and they've calmed down a bit, but they are still zipping back and forth much of the time.

I would like to move the frantic ones to the bigger tank where the KL aren't so stressed, but they are just too fast for me and they don't fall for the transparent container trick like guppies do. Probably the only way I'll succeed is by removing everything from the tank as well as most of the water.

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Try catching them after lights have been off for a while when they’re calmer and out browsing. A baited trap works very well for kuhli loaches. Use a small container or bottle with sinking food like bloodworms or wafers and lift it out once they pile in. You can also lower the water level halfway to limit their speed and escape routes instead of draining the tank completely. Using two nets helps too, one to guide and one to catch. Until you move them, add more hiding spots and keep lighting dim in the 20 gallon to reduce their stress.