Clown Loach Question

[zoekin8yg]

I brought a tank from ebay and although wasnt supposed to have any fish from them but she had 2 a plec and a clown loach that she was going to flush, so I took them, the plec died today (after 2 days being here) I cant see any reason for the death, possible stress? The loach is still alive, but to me doesnt look very happy. Ive read that they laying on its side is normal but he/she does seem a little drunk at times. I think he has a slight fungus problem on one side, but he wont let me get a good look at it and only faces one way when I am near him. He is in my quarentine tank so he's not going to infect anyone else, but as the plec died I am keeping a close eye. Is it right that they are prone to ich after stress? Should I treat for ich if he isnt showing it as a preventative? Im not sure if thats a done thing just a question.

 

[pinkdolphin_113]

I brought a tank from ebay and although wasnt supposed to have any fish from them but she had 2 a plec and a clown loach that she was going to flush, so I took them, the plec died today (after 2 days being here) I cant see any reason for the death, possible stress? The loach is still alive, but to me doesnt look very happy. Ive read that they laying on its side is normal but he/she does seem a little drunk at times. I think he has a slight fungus problem on one side, but he wont let me get a good look at it and only faces one way when I am near him. He is in my quarentine tank so he's not going to infect anyone else, but as the plec died I am keeping a close eye. Is it right that they are prone to ich after stress? Should I treat for ich if he isnt showing it as a preventative? Im not sure if thats a done thing just a question.

is the filter media new?
you should start treating for ich yes. even if you can clearly see the loach doesn't have it because there could be a chance that its in the water if the fish is stressed. (just to be on the safe side)
if the filter media is new, thats probably why your pleco died. the tank needs a cycle for the water stats to settle.
how big is the tank?
how big is the clown loach?

 

[zoekin8yg]

No the media wasnt new I put them in my quarentine tank the filter is in another tank until needed then transfered. Sadly the loach died over night as well I think that its quite possible that they were sick when we took them with the tank. She said 'this is what I have left' and thinking back the way it was said was a bit suspect IYSWIM? The tank was minging and took 2 hours to clean out so I wouldn't be surprised if it got sold after a die off.

 

[pinkdolphin_113]

yea? ohh sorry and goodluck with the new set up

 

[zoekin8yg]

Thanks Wont be using it for a little while need some bits and bobs we are dividing it up for my bettas