What substrate do you find loaches appreciate?

[Monsterpleco]

My loaches appreciate other loaches as substrate, but the ones below those like sand

May I quote you on that?

 

[nubz]

would it be a bad idea to add a khulie or a skunk loach in a 35gall planted with flourite?

 

[JakeH]

They like to dig, but I dont have enough experience to say. My Kobutai are rough on my java ferns when they scavenge for food, but the ferns are pretty tough. I wouldnt trust loaches with sensitive plants.

 

[Lupin]

would it be a bad idea to add a khulie or a skunk loach in a 35gall planted with flourite?

What other fish do you plan to keep? Skunk loaches should be buyers beware. See sticky threads for more information why.

 

[gtclipse01]

would it be a bad idea to add a khulie or a skunk loach in a 35gall planted with flourite?

I'd like to know the answer to this too.. I'll be getting fluorite or another similar plant substrate, and i have 3 kubotai in it.

 

[Muske]

You could always use the flourite as a base layer w/an inch or so of sand on top. I think the flourite has too many edges that could poss. damage a fin or barbel.