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 Jul 22 2008, 04:37 PM
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Hi. I was planning on getting a few Khuli loaches and Apple snails but I've just read that snails shouldn't mix with loaches - does this still apply to the Khuli loach. It's such a small little fella...
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Jul 22 2008, 04:40 PM
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QUOTE (pixelpefekt @ Jul 22 2008, 06:37 PM)  Hi. I was planning on getting a few Khuli loaches and Apple snails but I've just read that snails shouldn't mix with loaches - does this still apply to the Khuli loach. It's such a small little fella... Huh!!? I'm just curious as to why they should'nt mix.....I (for)see no problem with this???? |
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Jul 22 2008, 04:57 PM
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Fish Addict Group: Members Posts: 921 Joined: 4-May 08 From: mid-Michigan Member No.: 41695 |
Kuhli's should be ok. They'll eat snail eggs, but don't have a reputation for eating snails.
I've noticed other small loaches (zebras and skunks) won't mix well, though, even with big apple snails. Mine nipped at the snail's tentacles and foot until they eventually killed it. |
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Jul 22 2008, 05:07 PM
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Fish Addict Group: Members Posts: 889 Joined: 7-June 08 From: South Africa Member No.: 42459 |
QUOTE (Corleone @ Jul 22 2008, 06:57 PM) Kuhli's should be ok. They'll eat snail eggs, but don't have a reputation for eating snails. I've noticed other small loaches (zebras and skunks) won't mix well, though, even with big apple snails. Mine nipped at the snail's tentacles and foot until they eventually killed it. Mystery snail eggs are above water level, so if that is the consideration, it's not a problem. QUOTE (Corleone @ Jul 22 2008, 06:57 PM) Kuhli's should be ok. They'll eat snail eggs, but don't have a reputation for eating snails. I've noticed other small loaches (zebras and skunks) won't mix well, though, even with big apple snails. Mine nipped at the snail's tentacles and foot until they eventually killed it. Mystery snail (apple) eggs are above water level, so if that is the consideration, it's not a problem. |
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Jul 22 2008, 05:13 PM
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Fish Addict Group: Members Posts: 569 Joined: 4-February 07 Member No.: 28884 |
Kulhi loaches are generally fine with snails. Especially since they're small compared to apple snails.
It's the botia and yasuhikotakia genus, and clown loaches that are snail eaters. |
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Jul 22 2008, 06:47 PM
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Fish Crazy Group: Members Posts: 137 Joined: 28-March 08 From: Scotland - In the middle Member No.: 40792 |
Thanks for the info. Think I'll give it a shot.
Fingers crossed! |
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