My friend had his for about a year in his 10g tank, and he was very upset when he had to bring it back our LFS. I went with him and I could tell how upset he was.
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Huh? I assume by "zebra" shimanocono means Botia striata, which is a 3" fish.
Is this what you mean?
Yeah thats the fish, I meen except my has a tinge of red in it's tail. I know someojne who knows loaches very very well and he said the laoches would be fine!
I totally agree that they'll be fine. They are sociable, wel-behaved and a perfect size for your tank. The only "problem" with them is that they are only sporadically available and can be expensive.
I think some people might have been posting who hadn't read your post carefully or who don't know the fish.
I think some people might have been posting who hadn't read your post carefully or who don't know the fish.
Yeah, I was at another forum and seen someone with them and I went to the fish store and seen a pair of them thair. they were soemthing like $7.99 each but I had a coupon buy 1 get 1 free so I got the pair. But yeah that was the only time I've seen them in a pet store.
Look, my opinion is that there are a bit too many loaches for the tank. They need a large area to search and IMO, a 20g tank isn't enough. But hey, you do as you please. I gave you my opinion and other people will give you theirs.
WharfRat
Don't Panic / Always Carry A Towel
I'd dump that plec now before it gets much bugger and the shop doesnt want it back. I know a lot of shops are doing this these days and I do not blame them. They provide a product its not their job to educate the buyer. Let the buyer beware. A little education goes a long ways.
me personally, now do tell me if im wrong but i would get rid of the pleco replace him with another snail they do the same job and if you have snail babies then the loaches would eat them and keep an eye on the striatas cuz they can be semi aggressive.
