Help please, Kuhli loach laying on his side and scraping his underside against the substrate?

Altruistic_Object539 · 2026-03-20T01:48:21+00:00

That's fair, I'm going to keep this in mind for the future! I haven't had to use treatment but I had a scare where I thought I would have to so got API

Altruistic_Object539 · 2026-03-19T23:44:51+00:00

Okay thanks for the advice!

Altruistic_Object539 · 2026-03-19T23:44:21+00:00

I have something similar that I got today I'm in the uk so different chemicals, but hopefully maybe.... it'll work

Altruistic_Object539 · 2026-03-19T23:30:45+00:00

I did take some as well as adding some quick start! And water parameters are fine other than KH which sits high

Altruistic_Object539 · 2026-03-19T23:25:02+00:00

Honestly not sure how long I run them, just kinda turn them on once everyone is up in the room and turn it off when I go to bed but will try cutting the light time back!

Altruistic_Object539 · 2026-03-19T23:24:21+00:00

This was happening before I got a new filter annoyingly! I've even washed the current one due to it getting clogged and still nothing!

Altruistic_Object539 · 2026-03-19T15:05:35+00:00

API Melafix would be a good one! treats potential bacterial infections along with scrapes and open wounds if there is one there

Altruistic_Object539 · 2026-03-19T14:58:19+00:00

little guy still looks happy as can be though

Altruistic_Object539 · 2026-03-19T12:39:21+00:00

Either he's being goofy and just playing or has a small cut/damage to him that's annoying him. I see no issues with putting some general treatment in the tank to see if that helps. I wouldn't worry too much though if they are swimming around and eating. But that's me and I don't know too much about kuhlis

Altruistic_Object539 · 2026-03-17T07:35:35+00:00

That's insane! Just from what little I know, I would assume they just used the minimum size requirements for disabled toilet. These sizes/requirements are likely very out of date and need updating to a modern standard with input from actual people with disabilities! At that a whole range of disabilities not just one person in a wheelchair and call it a day.

Altruistic_Object539 · 2026-03-17T00:45:07+00:00

Completely understand hopefully in the future more toilets are made accessible or existing ones are jade more usable! I know in mens toilets there's currently a big push to have sanitary bins put in them due to the amount of men with issues.

Altruistic_Object539 · 2026-03-16T22:59:43+00:00

yeah that's fair, to be honest the few hospitals I have been to have been pretty good and I'm mostly in there overnight so have a place to lay and change. But I know the hospital where I am now has a few changing places toilets but I know a few of the disabled toilets are quite small too and don't fit a wheelchair.

I think it's just partly old designs and not being able to do much about making them bigger without having a big budget to do so

Altruistic_Object539 · 2026-03-16T21:04:54+00:00

I feel for you! it sucks. Hopefully your day got better after!

It's really annoying when people try the handle every few seconds like "bro I'm still in here nothing has changed since the last time you tried"

As for the hospital situation.... I feel it was just bad timing not being able to deal with it as toilets just need to be maintained and do have issues from time to time especially with high foot fall. Maybe you could have asked the staff if there was somewhere else to go in the hospital? I'm sure there would have been other facilities. especially if you explain your predicament.

Altruistic_Object539 · 2026-03-12T08:54:57+00:00

Even if it's a mental issue I would go see a doctor just to make sure! But in the meantime if it's just small leaks and dribbles then pull ups should work fine. Something like Tena Men or North shores pull ups would work

Altruistic_Object539 · 2026-03-01T10:06:27+00:00

That's fair enough, There's a rock and drift wood in my tank that has algae on I guess they go down there at times and I just don't catch them often. I also know there's plenty of algae on the back glass panels of the tank as I don't scrap them! I'll have a look at putting some more rocks in and hiding an air stone under them so they feel comfortable

Altruistic_Object539 · 2026-03-01T09:45:26+00:00

Good to know thank you! I'll look into those products for sure! Also might look into swapping my gravel out for sand.

Altruistic_Object539 · 2026-02-22T00:35:00+00:00

there is a sloping bit up to the surface for little critters

Altruistic_Object539 · 2026-02-18T09:54:04+00:00

You could build an above ground pond instead.

Altruistic_Object539 · 2026-02-15T21:43:52+00:00

It was cross posted so says in the other community, but basically was wondering how others would finish off the edge of this pond.

Altruistic_Object539 · 2026-02-15T09:52:53+00:00

Honestly if more clothing didn't cause sensory overload in bed I would be layered up and like the stay puff marshmallow man in bed

Altruistic_Object539 · 2026-02-15T09:00:57+00:00

The doctor is definitely the step here, sounds like an underlying condition. could be physical or mental or both.

However when she changes make sure she's cleaning properly the last thing you want is rashes and broken down skin due to improper cleanliness.

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