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**uncskainch** · 02-28-2005, 02:36 PM

I'm planning what to add to my tank -- ultimate tank specs will be 29 gallon w/65 w compact flourescent lighting, lots of plants, and fish including danios, swordtails, otos, and some inverts (snails? shrimp?) My water is hard and has a high PH, though I plan to add a CO2 system which may bring the PH down a bit.

Just curious if anyone has a recommendation on whether zebra loaches or kuhli loaches would be the best choice for such a tank. What are the main differences between the two? Are either better or worse for a relative newbie? I love the look of the Kuhlis, but have heard great things about zebras, too. Thanks for any advice!

02-28-2005, 02:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
uncskainch Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 659	Kuhli vs. Zebra Loaches? I'm planning what to add to my tank -- ultimate tank specs will be 29 gallon w/65 w compact flourescent lighting, lots of plants, and fish including danios, swordtails, otos, and some inverts (snails? shrimp?) My water is hard and has a high PH, though I plan to add a CO2 system which may bring the PH down a bit. Just curious if anyone has a recommendation on whether zebra loaches or kuhli loaches would be the best choice for such a tank. What are the main differences between the two? Are either better or worse for a relative newbie? I love the look of the Kuhlis, but have heard great things about zebras, too. Thanks for any advice!