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Fish talk => Catfish & Loach Discussion => Topic started by: rhonda on March 31, 2007, 08:05:51 AM

Title: loss of colour in loach
Post by: rhonda on March 31, 2007, 08:05:51 AM
1 of my loaches faded. I have notes this a few times but then they get there colour back this time he was very pail. He has been in an 8 foot tank for a few weeks as a companion for fronnies, yesterday he was flittering around as usual, and he was eating and looked happy apart from his colour. the water is excellent , I keep a close eye on all my water .I know fish die put this morning he was dead is there something I should be watching fore
Title: Re: loss of colour in loach
Post by: q on April 01, 2007, 03:51:07 PM
what substrate and pH were you keeping ?
africans like your frontosa normally require a higher pH and harder water where as asians like the clown loaches prefer lower or neutral pH and softer water.