10G question

**freshwaterfishlover** · 07-22-2007, 03:35 AM

I told you guys my Firebelly toads dies so naturaly I have a empty 10g and of course I want to fill it.

I was wondering are there and Loaches good for a 10G?

never had one and want to try one.

Are there any Loaches that go good with a Betta?

**cocoa_pleco** · 07-22-2007, 03:58 AM

definitely kuhli loaches. 5 of them will be entertaining. mine in my 55g got un-shy within a few days and go head first for food

**freshwaterfishlover** · 07-22-2007, 04:06 AM

1you suggest them, but are they good for a 10g?

**cocoa_pleco** · 07-22-2007, 04:08 AM

yep, theyre really small, sleek, and get into the smallest nooks and crannies. 5 in a 10g is good. they literally bury under rocks and look for food

**freshwaterfishlover** · 07-22-2007, 04:10 AM

Thanks. I am only looking for one Loach and also adding other fish.

How are they with a betta?

**Rue** · 07-22-2007, 04:13 AM

I'd say you need a group...at least 3-5...and because of that you need at least a 20g...

There are more than one species commonly called 'Kuhli Loach' and some are bigger than the others...

**cocoa_pleco** · 07-22-2007, 04:14 AM

it really should work fine. the loaches are very peaceful, and stick to the bottom 99% of the time. even if the betta is grumpy it wont be able to catch the loaches. the loaches are max 3" i believe

**freshwaterfishlover** · 07-22-2007, 04:18 AM

How about Lohachata Botia Loach? I am looking for same Loaches that look like Fish not Snakes?

Anyother suggestions?

What else would you add to a 10G besides a 3" Loach and Betta? What Else that would not over stock.

**Rue** · 07-22-2007, 04:49 AM

Loaches really are a schooling fish of sorts...they don't do well on their own...

Own their own they're also much more likely to hide and you'll end up never seeing him...