ok brb. im gonna burn the freakin reference book that told me that.Lupin;2595138; said:Loaches? In oxygen depleted waters, they will simply die. All loaches require high levels of oxygen.![]()

I just thought of something. Sometimes (usually in summer months) tap water and even toilet water comes out brown. It lasts anywhere from a few hours to a few days. Its just like silt or even rust...Im not sure. It usually happens after drought. Were you noticing anything like that? also can you test the water? and does the water smell? Does anyone smoke alot near that tank? Thats not good for the water either. Did you recently add new substrate/decor and not rinse it?