Will Botia loaches dig up plants in sand?

[beviking]

Specifically, Onyx sand. I'm trying to make up my mind what substrate to use since I want to go planted but I will not give up my loaches (clowns, yo-yo, zebra).
Anyone have problems with them dislodging plants?
Thanks for the replies!

[emoore]

My clowns dont dig up my plants yet (they are only 3" ) but they do occasionally pop holes in my swords.

[Kagh't]

most loaches arn't big diggers, but do stir up the sand from time to time with their endless activity.

[beviking]

:cool: My clowns are almost 3" too.

emoore, they put holes in your swords?:eek: I've seen some awesome red rubins I'd like to get but will the loaches destroy them or just occassional holes (which I would hope could be stopped by feeding veggies)?

[dethjam316]

none of my loaches bother my plants, but they are all under 4". i have read that large clowns can be a menace in regard to digging up live plants.

[LMOUTHBASS]

i've got a digger !!!
my 3 inch clown constantly is digging through the substrate but i have gravel - he hasn't bothered the plants though - i think he is looking for scraps when he's nosing through everything