Chogs Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 I have recently bought two loaches. they keep going up and down the side and wont fed at all and rarely go on the substrate, is normal for newly introduced fish? Also do golden zebras eat snails? many thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1CK Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Loaches usually do funny things like that , they will eat snails, but probably prefer ramshorn snails over MTS. They also prefer to be in groups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 check this site out www.loaches.com - both this and another I googled recommend that they are kept in groups of 3 or more. This will make them more sociable and relaxed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 check this site out http://www.loaches.com - both this and another I googled recommend that they are kept in groups of 3 or more. This will make them more sociable and relaxed. +1 You will see a big difference when they are in larger groups, although it can take a few days for them to settle in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerrrngirrl Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 I have recently bought two loaches. they keep going up and down the side and wont fed at all and rarely go on the substrate, is normal for newly introduced fish? Also do golden zebras eat snails? many thanks in advance. Going up and down the side would suggest they are doing the "Loachy Dance". This is apparently normal for newly introduced fish. They can also do it when you make changes to the tank, like move ornaments or plants around. What sort of substrate do you have? It is recommended that it should be a fine or rounded gravel or sand because they enjoy sifting through the substrate and it may hurt their sensitive barbels if it is too sharp. I don't have experience with the Golden Zebra but I believe they should eat snails. As for them not feeding this could just be because they are new. What are you feeding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chogs Posted January 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 My substrate is made up of quite fine gravel around 3-4mm and its rounded not sharp.At the moment I am trying them on some shrimp pellets I saw them before having a nible so it could just be like staving your children until they eat something! I will go and buy another one can golden zebras go with normal zebra loches in a group of two goldens and one normal zebra or am I best to stick with the same type? thanks for your replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firenzenz Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 I had one Golden with 4 'Angelicus' for a while. All were same size when I got them but The zebra almost got to double their size but still hung out with them no worries, so should be fine with your suggestion. Your substrate sounds fine. Mine ate a mixed diet of food, but never saw it go the snails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerrrngirrl Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 You could do that but I would personally would get another golden zebra, they would probably prefer their own species. Just to clarify, we are talking about botia histronica (Golden Zebra) and botia striata (Zebra)? I have my striata with almorhae (Yoyo loach) and they get along just fine. But I have 6 zebra, and only 2 yoyo, wanting to get more though but they are a bit hard to come by down this way. Substrate sounds fine, I have the small rounded gravel too and no problems. Mine like the shrimp pellets too. Do you have any blood worm? Try some of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chogs Posted January 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Yes I was talking about Botia histronica being with Botia striata. I have blood worm should I feed more so it reaches the ground? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerrrngirrl Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Not necessarily more, but what I do when I feed bloodworm is melt the block first, then to get it further down to the bottom I suck up bits in a dropper thing I got from the chemist then stick it into the water and squirt it down. Something like that might help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chogs Posted January 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Thanks for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_sphinx Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 ...and only 2 yoyo, wanting to get more though but they are a bit hard to come by down this way. I think i seen a yoyo loach in the lps on friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerrrngirrl Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 They did have 2 Polka Dot Loaches last time I was in which was last Thursday.. they sort of look similar to a Yoyo.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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