FISHIES

Sicknesses to Watch For:
->Ich/White Spot Disease
Look for white spots on fins -
->Bacterial Infection
Look for necrosis -
->Turbitity of the skin caused by Parasites
Looks like they have a dust coating/ film over them -
->Spironucleus
Become thin, difficulty eating, slimy excriment -
->Skinflukes (aka worms)
Laying down, scratching, off balance, difficulty swimming (often leads to fin rot) -

Kuhli Loach

These are peaceful bottom feeders that are a little more challenging to care for.
Minimum tank size: 15 gallons
Additional per fish: 3-5gal/fish

Lifespan: 10yrs

Vulnerabilities: more suseptable to disease and parasitic infection (hard scales protect better against fungi/bacteria). Ich is biggest concern.

Diet: Omnivores, work well as natural filters in a tank. For protien, bloodworms, water fleas, brine shrimp, and tubifex are all good options. Several(x3) small meals through the day.

Water Temp: 73 - 86deg F
Water pH: 5.5-6.5
Hardness: no more than 5.0dGH

Watch out: They're jumpers, and will try to wriggle into filters (so cover with a fine mesh).

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Kuhli Loach