Could this stocking idea work?

[AydenD]

Hmm ok...you can get one and try it, but I can't guarantee nothing.

Alright, thank you!

 

[Sarah73]

Good luck!

 

[Byron]

This thread is moving rapidly. Will try to capture issues.

Weather/dojo loaches...these are not compatible with the other fish so I would re-home them. Not sure how hillstream loaches entered the discussion, but Sarah is correct, they are not compatible either due to current and lower temperatures.

African Butterfly fish...this is not a community fish. I had a pair for many years, they are best on their own (as a species I mean) as they will eat any small fish approaching the surface (assuming they are in good shape) or attempt to nip other fish. They are best as a pair, but a small group is OK if there is space, and need floating plants with open water between.

On the clown loaches, unless you intend getting an 8-foot tank today, I would re-home the two. Every day is risking detrimental development because they are not in the environment they expect, meaning a group. [As an aside, this is a species many in the hobby have lobbied to have removed from stores unless the purchaser acquires some sort of permit; they are not home aquarium fish for 90% of "aquarists" because of their needs. Most do not have large enough tanks.]

 

[Sarah73]

This thread is moving rapidly. Will try to capture issues.

Weather/dojo loaches...these are not compatible with the other fish so I would re-home them. Not sure how hillstream loaches entered the discussion, but Sarah is correct, they are not compatible either due to current and lower temperatures.

African Butterfly fish...this is not a community fish. I had a pair for many years, they are best on their own (as a species I mean) as they will eat any small fish approaching the surface (assuming they are in good shape) or attempt to nip other fish. They are best as a pair, but a small group is OK if there is space, and need floating plants with open water between.

On the clown loaches, unless you intend getting an 8-foot tank today, I would re-home the two. Every day is risking detrimental development because they are not in the environment they expect, meaning a group. [As an aside, this is a species many in the hobby have lobbied to have removed from stores unless the purchaser acquires some sort of permit; they are not home aquarium fish for 90% of "aquarists" because of their needs. Most do not have large enough tanks.]

Weather loaches are capable with other fish. Though I was concerned about the butterfly fish as they would likely eat the smaller fish.

 

[AydenD]

This thread is moving rapidly. Will try to capture issues.

Weather/dojo loaches...these are not compatible with the other fish so I would re-home them. Not sure how hillstream loaches entered the discussion, but Sarah is correct, they are not compatible either due to current and lower temperatures.

African Butterfly fish...this is not a community fish. I had a pair for many years, they are best on their own (as a species I mean) as they will eat any small fish approaching the surface (assuming they are in good shape) or attempt to nip other fish. They are best as a pair, but a small group is OK if there is space, and need floating plants with open water between.

On the clown loaches, unless you intend getting an 8-foot tank today, I would re-home the two. Every day is risking detrimental development because they are not in the environment they expect, meaning a group. [As an aside, this is a species many in the hobby have lobbied to have removed from stores unless the purchaser acquires some sort of permit; they are not home aquarium fish for 90% of "aquarists" because of their needs. Most do not have large enough tanks.]

How do weather/dojo Loaches not work? They get along with my fish currently.

I have a four footer, can they go in there for a few months until I can get a larger tank in Jan/Feb?

 

[Byron]

The weather loach is not compatible with the other fish mentioned previously. Here is reliable data on this fish:
http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/misgurnus-anguillicaudatus/

As soon as we place more than one species in an aquarium, creating a "community" setup, we encounter a host of requirements/conditions that must be compatible. There is much more to it than a fish "getting along" with another fish. This is the value of research before acquisition, something many stores frown upon because it means selling fewer fish, sadly. I have a local store with a PC terminal available to customers, and the staff encourage customers to use it before buying fish. Few stores do this.

 

[Sarah73]

Weather loaches are fine. As long as the OP doesn't have small fish.

 

[Byron]

Weather loaches are fine. As long as the OP doesn't have small fish.

Forgive me, but I cannot agree with this. There are temperature issues that make the mentioned fish incompatible. And with the SAE and clowns, this is not good to begin with.

 

[Sarah73]

Wait is the OP going to get clown loaches? Thought he wasn't? Also SAE get 6-8 inches. They eat algae so I hope the OP doesn't have a new tank. I don't know what the op is getting. OP tell us what you want to stock with/fish plans and then we can help

 

[Byron]

Wait is the OP going to get clown loaches? Thought he wasn't? Also SAE get 6-8 inches. They eat algae so I hope the OP doesn't have a new tank. I don't know what the op is getting. OP tell us what you want to stock with/fish plans and then we can help

Back in post #1 of this thread he mentions these fish already housed in a 20 gallon but he intends moving into the new 75 gallon tank.

 

[Sarah73]

Didn't realize that sorry. Ignore me then.

 

[Alliesten]

Siamese algae eaters are shoaling fish and should be kept in groups of 6 or more.

http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/crossocheilus-langei/