If all of your other fish are fine then it is not a CO2 overdose.
angelicus loach (polka dot loach) sick?
One of my two angelicus loaches (I know that's not the correct name anymore, but I love the sound of it!) has been breathing really fast the last couple of days. This is the little guy I mentioned in my last CO2 post. He is hiding a bit, but then again, he always hides. The other one is much more outgoing. He did come out for food and is not hovering at the surface. Could this be CO2 overdose? What else might it be? Is it possible that he's not sick at all but just breathes fast? I am really worried about him and hope I'm not hurting him.
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loaches are funny like that but the breathing really fast might be an issue... Without any physical symptoms, it's hard to say.
you might want to check your water chemistry.
you might want to check your water chemistry.
from what ive known, clean water will be the best way to heal loaches. You might want to check your water column first.
Good to know. That was my main concern. I've noticed that his breathing slows down somewhat once the CO2 goes off and the airstone comes on. That's what made me think it was the CO2. I guess the extra oxygen from the airstone may be helping him if he is sick with something, rather than the excess of Co2.If all of your other fish are fine then it is not a CO2 overdose.
Thank you everyone for your help. My nitrates are normal. I presume my ammonia and nitrites are zero, but I should probably check them anyway. Are there any other tests on the water column? I did a large water change yesterday and today.
Like I said before, loaches are more sensitive to CO2. Mine will do the same at the end of the day. I don't think you need to worry to much about it.
Agreed. But why only one of the polka dot loaches and why not the clowns, dojo, etc.?Like I said before, loaches are more sensitive to CO2. Mine will do the same at the end of the day. I don't think you need to worry to much about it.
Same thing is happening to one of my polka-dot loaches. All the other ones are fine, but one is hanging out behind the spray bar right at the water surface gasping like crazy. I thought it was stuck at first, so I loosened the spray bar for it to get out. Minutes later, it's back in the same spot.
Today no sign of the loach--hiding or dead maybe?
Today no sign of the loach--hiding or dead maybe?
loaches are insane! And where in the world are all my snails!
I put 3 yoyo loaches in my tank, sure enough all my snails disappeared too, ahhhh
He, he!!! The trapdoor snails are hard to them to eat, but they definitely seem to keep them in check.loaches are insane! And where in the world are all my snails!
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