Weather Loaches acting weird (okay--weirder than usual)
I've got 2 Weather Loaches, had them about 6 months, they're about 3 and 4 1/2 inches long, respectively. I've gotten used to them digging up plants, flipping over the "cave" and the general destruction. I still love the little buggers though. Anyway, they have taken to wedging themselves between the heater and the glass in a pile. The tank is about 78 degrees F. I know Loaches like it a little cold, that's why I'm at a loss for why they do this. The big guy is even sticking his face in the corner of the tank above the water line......
I'm on day 2 of Ick treatment, but they have been doing this for more than a week. Water is changed regulary, they're fed well and they would not have the Ick if the husband hadn't brought home some "pity fish" a few weeks back.
Thanks!
Re: Weather Loaches acting weird (okay--weirder than usual)
20 gallons. I'm going to start cycling my 10 gallon tank for their own place. As soon as I get rid of the Ick in the big tank, and the 10 is established again, I'll move them.
Thanks.
Re: Weather Loaches acting weird (okay--weirder than usual)
make sure the tank is VERY WELL COVERED!! as we have about a 1/2 inch between the filter and hood of our community tank, and our weather loach jumped out! just a bit of advice from our experience a few days ago. but i do not know the anwser to your question srry.
Re: Weather Loaches acting weird (okay--weirder than usual)
I'm afraid 20g is too small. These fish grow BIG a bit under a foot, I would say 100 gallons would be the minimum size where they could act and grow normally.
Re: Weather Loaches acting weird (okay--weirder than usual)
weather loaches act wierder than normal when its about to rain, or there is a front of low pressure. before a storm they are most active, they sence or can feel barometric pressure. hence the name "weather" loach