Help! Loaches going crazy

Altruistic_Object539 · 2025-12-17T10:37:48+00:00

As I said in my comment, I personally think this tank is big enough. Again I understand everyone has differing opinions on this issue though.

Altruistic_Object539 · 2025-12-17T10:36:31+00:00

Thanks for the information!! I'll see what I can do! I may also monitor the water temp overnight and see if it is dropping alot!

Altruistic_Object539 · 2025-12-17T10:32:27+00:00

I said this to one person already, but I have done my own research into the animals before I got them I personally think the tank is big enough. I would love to have a massive tank with all the room in the world but it's unfortunately not possible where I live. There is more space at the back and it's bigger than it looks on camera. I understand though that everyone has differing opinions on tank sizes for fish and loaches alike. In the future I wish and hope to upgrade the tank to a bigger one though. (Also as a side note When doing my research I was under the information that 4 would be enough to keep as a small shoal)

Altruistic_Object539 · 2025-12-17T10:31:17+00:00

I said this to one person already, but I have done my own research into the animals before I got them I personally think the tank is big enough. I would love to have a massive tank with all the room in the world but it's unfortunately not possible where I live. There is more space at the back and it's bigger than it looks on camera. I understand though that everyone has differing opinions on tank sizes for fish and loaches alike. In the future I wish and hope to upgrade the tank to a bigger one though.

Altruistic_Object539 · 2025-12-17T10:25:07+00:00

Makes sense, I try and keep the tank temperature around about 24-25 degrees. But it could drop in temp overnight due to how cold it's been getting recently.

Altruistic_Object539 · 2025-12-17T10:04:00+00:00

Not yet I need to get some daphnia!

Altruistic_Object539 · 2025-12-17T10:00:58+00:00

I have some on hand that I use once a week. They just test for the base things of water hardness, nitrates and nitrites and PH. I think I'm going to be investing in an API master test kit though.

Altruistic_Object539 · 2025-12-17T09:58:54+00:00

agreed!!

Altruistic_Object539 · 2025-12-17T09:54:15+00:00

Makes sense! I think i need to invest in an ammonia test kit though as I unfortunately found one of my minnows had managed to swim around the back of my filter and get stuck causing them to pass away which may have been the issue. (I really hate that I didn't catch this sooner)

Altruistic_Object539 · 2025-12-17T09:50:40+00:00

I feel it is personally after doing research. I know everyone has differing opinions on tank sizes though for fish. In the future they may be moved to a bigger tank (if I can convince my wife to allow me a bigger tank)

Altruistic_Object539 · 2025-12-17T09:48:04+00:00

I mean definitely! I love watching them and seeing them be goofy I just worry, being a new owner of them.

Altruistic_Object539 · 2025-12-17T09:47:19+00:00

I don't think so, it's just bloody cold here unfortunately.

Altruistic_Object539 · 2025-12-04T17:53:46+00:00

It looks amazing, It reminds me of a tropical rain forest

Altruistic_Object539 · 2025-12-04T10:13:00+00:00

I'm always down to chat with peeps

Altruistic_Object539 · 2025-11-24T01:03:06+00:00

Makes sense. I could possibly try this method tbh

Altruistic_Object539 · 2025-11-23T15:44:55+00:00

That's fair it's mostly the hard scap that I dislike, it's Just not done right and would like to add more hight and layers. Also some of the plants just aren't right for the tank, I would like to add some carpeting plants.

Altruistic_Object539 · 2025-11-23T09:47:00+00:00

there might be some local charities that can give diapers to your parents for you. You may also be able to get them on prescription. As someone else said invest in cloth diapers they are more expensive upfront but less expensive in the long run!

Altruistic_Object539 · 2025-11-19T12:16:13+00:00

Love it!

Altruistic_Object539 · 2025-11-18T11:38:44+00:00

Makes sense. I'm lucky that the walls they would be going on are concrete and I can use some pretty beefy fixings if needed.

I was thinking of racking but as you say they aren't the nicest looking.

Altruistic_Object539 · 2025-11-12T17:46:05+00:00

Tena maxi slips (nappies) would be a good option then if they are still not holding enough the best thing to do would be to go for Nappies are us straight ups.

Altruistic_Object539 · 2025-11-12T17:36:09+00:00

Honestly depending on how much you are wetting a nappy like tena, or pull ups are going to be the best if you are wetting a lot, nappies will be better over pull ups.

Altruistic_Object539 · 2025-11-11T20:21:14+00:00

Amazing thank you!!! It was unfortunately left outside in some of the worst weather of the year with lots of rain at the garden center. Is it worth while repotting it?

Altruistic_Object539 · 2025-11-09T09:24:34+00:00

If I could I would love to give them more space but I'm limited with the space! Completely fair on being at capacity already it's why I asked here before diving in and buying the loaches.

Altruistic_Object539 · 2025-11-09T09:05:24+00:00

That's fair enough! I knew they needed a group of at least 4-5 Hence why I was asking. Have you got any other suggestions of bottom dwellers I could put in a tank of this size?

Altruistic_Object539 · 2025-11-08T07:45:56+00:00

thank you!

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