Loach Photos

Nice! Is the loach in pics 1 & 4 very thin?

I think its just distortion from the angle the pics were taken from. 2 of the loaches are larger ~5", the other two I've only had for a month or so and are much smaller - 1.5". The little guys are good shape, just look tiny next to the two older ones.
 
One of my kuhlis. He's kinda fat. :o

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I have a couple of questions about Kuhlis. Hopefully someone can help.

I have a planted 29 gal tall. I've got 20 neon tetras.

a) Can I keep kuhli loaches if I'm using Eco-complete, or will that be too rough on their skin (since they burrow).

b) Given that they burrow, do they have a tendency to uproot plants? In other words, are they a bigger pain than they are worth in planted tanks?

c) Can I keep kuhli loaches and dwarf chain loaches together? Say, 8 of each in my 29? More? Less? Suggestions?

Thank you! Your pictures are awesome!!! Here's a pic of my tank.
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Deb they are beautiful and so healthy looking! Your tank looks great too from what I can see. I'm starting up my tank after the summer and I'm looking for loaches to get along with cory cats as I love them both. I love this thread!
 
My 2 clown loaches hang out with my tiger barbs constantly.
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