Striped kuhli loaches

[anewbie]

It can also be your setup/environment that makes them feel like their safe... Or you've gotten lucky. Some people say bettas arent good community fish (most likely cause they've had a lot of territorial or aggressive bettas). While others say their just fine for community tanks (most likely because they havent had an issue with betta aggression). So it just depends

First i want to make clear my having sterbai with loaches was done without knowledge they should not be kept together; i was merely reporting my experience. There are many different species of loaches and cory and i cannot commnet on any other combinations than those i've mentioned.

Second there are many types of betta and some are far more aggressive than other. most people that keep betta have no clue what type they have they merely report what happens in their tank. It would be good that such reports include more specifics....

 

[Rocky998]

But the wise aquarist will assume the "norm" and does not try to prove it wrong. As for cories together with loaches, if someone with the level of knowledge and experience of Ian Fuller says they should not be together, that is the answer if one cares about their fish. I have never believed in experimenting just to be able to say, "ha, the books are wrong." That is not responsible fish keeping.

Edit. And before it is mentioned, let me say that I am not suggesting anyone in this thread is deliberately "experimenting" or knowingly providing an inappropriate environment for their fish. Many of us, myself included, have made mistakes over the years. I am on this forum because I care about fish, and would like to see others have success. And one of the best ways to achieve success is to know the fish species and provide the best environment we can. "This" or "that" may work, so far as we can see, but that does not for one moment mean the fish are not being negatively impacted. Fish like all animals have a very strong will to survive, and this means they will try to make the best of the situation we put them in, whether it be good or bad.

I completely agree. And please remember... I never asked if I could have cories and loaches together. Someone just brought it up.

 

[Rocky998]

First i want to make clear my having sterbai with loaches was done without knowledge they should not be kept together; i was merely reporting my experience. There are many different species of loaches and cory and i cannot commnet on any other combinations than those i've mentioned.

Second there are many types of betta and some are far more aggressive than other. most people that keep betta have no clue what type they have they merely report what happens in their tank. It would be good that such reports include more specifics....

very true

 

[Byron]

I completely agree. And please remember... I never asked if I could have cories and loaches together. Someone just brought it up.

True. On a forum, or at least one that has credibility, it is important not to let something "slip through" because someone else raises it within the context of another individual's thread. We have many new members, and most of these have said they are new to the hobby. When I or any other member writes "x" in a thread, these members may well read it, and can assume this is OK. So I consider it beneficial to point out this or that so there is less chance of confusion. There is no reflection on the OP (original poster) or subsequent members posting in the thread when the topic(s) is/are elucidated. We can all learn; I know I have learned much from other members here, just by reading their posts in threads to which I have not contributed.

 

[Rocky998]

True. On a forum, or at least one that has credibility, it is important not to let something "slip through" because someone else raises it within the context of another individual's thread. We have many new members, and most of these have said they are new to the hobby. When I or any other member writes "x" in a thread, these members may well read it, and can assume this is OK. So I consider it beneficial to point out this or that so there is less chance of confusion. There is no reflection on the OP (original poster) or subsequent members posting in the thread when the topic(s) is/are elucidated. We can all learn; I know I have learned much from other members here, just by reading their posts in threads to which I have not contributed.

Yes. Ummm so I've been cleaning my dragon rock and I put vinegar on some to clean it some more... And it fizzed. Only very little though and I'm concerned... Ik this has nothing to do with this thread but I just need help

 

[Byron]

Yes. Ummm so I've been cleaning my dragon rock and I put vinegar on some to clean it some more... And it fizzed. Only very little though and I'm concerned... Ik this has nothing to do with this thread but I just need help

You mention cories, loaches, lambchop rasboras and peacock gobies [gudgeons], all of which prefer soft water (regardless of the species eventually selected). The GH of your source water is not mentioned in this thread. I have no idea as to how much of an impact the rock (which seems to be calcareous and thus will presumably dissolve potentially raising the GH/KH/pH) will have. Others may have more familiarity with this particular rock, but it would help to know the GH/KH/pH as a starting point. It may make no difference, or it may cause more difficulty, depending upon these factors.

 

[Rocky998]

You mention cories, loaches, lambchop rasboras and peacock gobies [gudgeons], all of which prefer soft water (regardless of the species eventually selected). The GH of your source water is not mentioned in this thread. I have no idea as to how much of an impact the rock (which seems to be calcareous and thus will presumably dissolve potentially raising the GH/KH/pH) will have. Others may have more familiarity with this particular rock, but it would help to know the GH/KH/pH as a starting point. It may make no difference, or it may cause more difficulty, depending upon these factors.

Ok... My ph is between 6 and 8 and my gh is 100 ppm or lower and my kh I don't know

 

[Rocky998]

You mention cories, loaches, lambchop rasboras and peacock gobies [gudgeons], all of which prefer soft water (regardless of the species eventually selected). The GH of your source water is not mentioned in this thread. I have no idea as to how much of an impact the rock (which seems to be calcareous and thus will presumably dissolve potentially raising the GH/KH/pH) will have. Others may have more familiarity with this particular rock, but it would help to know the GH/KH/pH as a starting point. It may make no difference, or it may cause more difficulty, depending upon these factors.

When I say "fizz" it bubbles very lightly. Almost not even noticeable... I can hear it but barely see it.

 

[Byron]

Ok... My ph is between 6 and 8 and my gh is 100 ppm or lower and my kh I don't know

Do you mean the pH tests at 6 one time and at 8 another?

The GH is soft water, OK for mentioned fish.

 

[Rocky998]

Do you mean the pH tests at 6 one time and at 8 another?

The GH is soft water, OK for mentioned fish.

The ph fluctuates.

 

[anewbie]

You mention cories, loaches, lambchop rasboras and peacock gobies [gudgeons], all of which prefer soft water (regardless of the species eventually selected). The GH of your source water is not mentioned in this thread. I have no idea as to how much of an impact the rock (which seems to be calcareous and thus will presumably dissolve potentially raising the GH/KH/pH) will have. Others may have more familiarity with this particular rock, but it would help to know the GH/KH/pH as a starting point. It may make no difference, or it may cause more difficulty, depending upon these factors.

True dragon rock as sold by various vendors is suppose to be inert.

 

[anewbie]

When I say "fizz" it bubbles very lightly. Almost not even noticeable... I can hear it but barely see it.

It fizz when you put what on it ?

 

[Rocky998]

It fizz when you put what on it ?

Vinegar

 

[anewbie]

Vinegar

That suggest it is leaching but you said the rock was dirty; try the test again after you clean it as it might be something on the rock. As i said true dragon stone is suppose to be inert.

 

[Rocky998]

That suggest it is leaching but you said the rock was dirty; try the test again after you clean it as it might be something on the rock. As i said true dragon stone is suppose to be inert.

Or I could soak it in vinegar and let it eat away at all the grime on there and maybe that'll help... Wdyt?