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ewurm
10-02-2006, 10:28 PM
I have a 40 gal with:

9 clown loaches, varied sizes.

1 Panther loach.

1 Burmese Botia

1 Skunk Loach

1 Yo-Yo Loach

Also: 1 Electric Blue Crayfish

1 Big Angelfish

5 Glass Barbs

1 Golden Wonder Killie

1 Butterfly Goodeid

1 Bluegill Sunfish

3 Big Corys

I really enjoy the commotion in this tank. The colors and shapes really add to the look.
I lost a Kuhlii Loach to unexpected DEATH, but I plan to replace it and get a Weather Loach. Any other ideas for more loaches?
Gr8KarmaSF
10-02-2006, 10:29 PM
pics?

surprised the crayfish doesnt get those guys!
Honda12
10-02-2006, 10:34 PM
I have always wanted to do a loach tank. Here is a link you might find cool.

http://www.bobd.lunarpages.com/loaches/

You can get to the gallery way at the bottom.
Chad55
10-02-2006, 10:37 PM
pics?

surprised the crayfish doesnt get those guys!

You must not have read the name. Ewurm does not do pics.... or rather he CAN'T do pics.

Chad
JardiniBoy
10-02-2006, 10:42 PM
I would get a couple more yoyos ... those guys are a gas!

I was lucky enough to find a "yoyoyo" the other day. He had 3 perfect yo's on his side. Unfortunately I accidently raised the water a little high and him and one of his buddies jumped ship, so I had to replace him with a normal one... :(
JD_MAN
10-03-2006, 6:16 AM
Sounds like an awesome tank.

I had a skunk loach in with all my clowns, I was hoping that he would school with them. It never happened and now I can't find him.

I am suprised that the crayfish hasn't got to your loaches yet. I want one for my tank, but am too scared to try.
ewurm
10-03-2006, 7:26 PM
The crayfish leaves them alone, unless they get to close while feeding. They are too fast to get caught by the cray. And yes, I suck at pics.
Gr8KarmaSF
10-03-2006, 7:43 PM
You must not have read the name. Ewurm does not do pics.... or rather he CAN'T do pics.

Chad

:ROFL:
ewurm
10-04-2006, 9:02 PM
Stop laughing, that's not funny. It's a disability.
ewurm
10-04-2006, 9:05 PM
Does anyone have more suggestions for loaches that I don't have?
gomezladdams
10-04-2006, 10:45 PM
Ive seen angelicus loach at the local petsmarts really nice but $20 each couldnt get myself to commit to a group of 5:(
ewurm
10-04-2006, 10:54 PM
Angelicus loaches are the same as polka-dot loaches or burmese botia. I have one of those, they are awesome.
Fishyfan
10-04-2006, 11:02 PM
How about a Striata botia loach?

http://liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=1588
ewurm
10-05-2006, 12:01 AM
How about a Striata botia loach?

http://liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=1588

I don't belive I have one...Is that a ladder loach? Never seen one at lfs.
ewurm
10-05-2006, 12:02 AM
Found a pic online, I don't have that...I will try and get one thanks!
ewurm
10-19-2006, 9:13 PM
How about a Striata botia loach?

http://liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=1588

Thanks for the suggestion. I picked up a pair of Striata's in Indiana, along with a Red Tail, and a pair of Queen Botia.
ewurm
10-19-2006, 9:16 PM
I would get a couple more yoyos ... those guys are a gas!

I was lucky enough to find a "yoyoyo" the other day. He had 3 perfect yo's on his side. Unfortunately I accidently raised the water a little high and him and one of his buddies jumped ship, so I had to replace him with a normal one... :(

I found a bunch of these Yo-yo-yos in Indiana. I accidentally left it in Rallys tank, but I don't care because I know it is in good hands.
rallysman
10-19-2006, 9:17 PM
I found a bunch of these Yo-yo-yos in Indiana. I accidentally left it in Rallys tank, but I don't care because I know it is in good hands.

I felt bad when I saw it in there. You liked that thing a lot. I'll name it wurm.
ewurm
10-19-2006, 9:22 PM
They aren't that uncommon. You deserve it. That tank needed a loach.
TOM A.
10-19-2006, 9:24 PM
EWURM , you must get a pic. of that tank. Get anyone you can find with a camra and have them take and post that pic..... sounds like a great tank
ewurm
10-19-2006, 9:25 PM
I can get a pic.
ewurm
10-19-2006, 9:39 PM
Here are some pics. Some are bad because these guys move so much, and oh yeah, I have no skill.
TOM A.
10-19-2006, 9:47 PM
nothing wrong with those pic. looks great
ewurm
10-19-2006, 9:57 PM
Thanks! Hey someone likes my pics! Someone right that down for the record.
rallysb1tch
10-19-2006, 10:12 PM
You left a yo yo loach here. He/she misses you. :(
ewurm
10-19-2006, 10:15 PM
You guys will take great care of him, you needed some in that tank.
JD_MAN
10-20-2006, 6:14 AM
Nice pics. I am going to have to set up a loach only tank now.

Good to see that all of your loaches made it back with you.
ewurm
10-20-2006, 8:10 PM
They are tough little warriors. They were in a bag with an aeriator for 9 hours.