Clown Loach tank

I’m still fairly new in the hobby but I do want to remark that I’m pretty proud of myself. If I can still keep my humility and say that there are so many people in Fish Lore who have forgotten more than I even know about fish keeping. I am grateful to those I’ve learned from and the value you all bring. But here is a little bit I’d like to brag on myself.
I established my tank with eco-something volcanic pebble substrate for plants and then capped it with tan pool sand. Over the course of a few months the volcanic pebbles got all stirred up and moved to the top—it didn’t look nice or natural. I was able to keep all my fish friends in the tank and remove all the old substrate; pebbles and all the old sand and replace it with brand new pool sand. Again I was able to do all this without removing all my fish or freaking them about “too” badly.

I think it looks great and I’m proud of myself for being able to do that. Here’s some pics, the last photo is a pic I had before I changed it.

8 - Clown Loaches
4 - Golden Algae Eaters
3 - Garra (Bump-heads)
24 - Silver-tipped Tetra
1 - Leopard Pleco

I can post more later if you’d like and I’d love to see some of your clown loaches.

 

EEEE!!! Clown loaches! So pretty. Do you have any huge ones yet

 

Looks great! I love clown loaches. What size tank is it?

 

EEEE!!! Clown loaches! So pretty. Do you have any huge ones yet

Yes, I have two that are big, not anywhere near 12” yet but big, and all my “smaller” ones are still very hearty. The two big ones; they are Lucy and Dot.

 

Looks great! I love clown loaches. What size tank is it?

Right now it’s just a 55 Gallon.
And before you say anything… I will be upgrading to a much bigger tank when they all start getting bigger. But I have two Aquaclear 70 both with plenty of sponge media along with bio-rings. Both of my intakes have pre-filter sponges and I have a sponge filter in the tank as well. Also an air-stone that runs 24/7 and a circulation pump that I have on most of the day and when that’s off I usually run the power head at night.

Plenty of filtration, great water quality, and very happy fish.

*Maybe you weren’t going to say

 

I wasn't going to say anything. I think your tank is great!

 

I wasn't going to say anything. I think your tank is great!

Thank You!! XD

Some have I appreciate you and thank you for replying on my post.

What kind of fish do you keep?

 

I have four tanks: 65g, 26 bowfront, 46 bowfront, and a 15 column at work. I have a mish mash of fish in them. Angelfish, gouramis, red eye tetras, zebra danios, rosy minnows, cories, etc.

 

I have four tanks: 65g, 26 bowfront, 46 bowfront, and a 15 column at work. I have a mish mash of fish in them. Angelfish, gouramis, red eye tetras, zebra danios, rosy minnows, cories, etc.

Your tanks look great!
I especially love the one with the white thing in the center and the mushroom house.
That’s great looking.

I have another tank upstairs that has some glo-tetra and my rainbow shark. It’s my daughter’s tank but I obviously take care of it.
*Shark is hiding behind the temple so couldn’t get a shot in the open.