VanDogh Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 I will eventually move my kuhli loaches to my bigger "main tank." My problem is that I have feisty kerri tetras, serpae tetras and blue gouramies that will steal food from literally anyone and anything. When I add tablets for my corydoras, no matter the size, they will chase them off and keep eating them despite them laying on the bottom. Kuhli loaches are, to my knowledge, not known for being especially assertive. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas of a contraption I could build for my kuhlis? A contraption other fish can't enter. I won't have to worry about them starving if they have access to food there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlindsey Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 On 5/24/2024 at 2:47 AM, VanDogh said: I will eventually move my kuhli loaches to my bigger "main tank." My problem is that I have feisty kerri tetras, serpae tetras and blue gouramies that will steal food from literally anyone and anything. When I add tablets for my corydoras, no matter the size, they will chase them off and keep eating them despite them laying on the bottom. Kuhli loaches are, to my knowledge, not known for being especially assertive. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas of a contraption I could build for my kuhlis? A contraption other fish can't enter. I won't have to worry about them starving if they have access to food there. I suggest target feeding using a section of pvc pipe cut to length for height of the aquarium. I also suggest feeding floating food at the same time to confuse the Tetra and Gourami. Pic of 2" section of pvc pipe I personally used to feed a Raphael cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanDogh Posted May 24 Author Share Posted May 24 On 5/24/2024 at 2:28 PM, Tlindsey said: I suggest target feeding using a section of pvc pipe cut to length for height of the aquarium. I also suggest feeding floating food at the same time to confuse the Tetra and Gourami. Pic of 2" section of pvc pipe I personally used to feed a Raphael cat. Oh, could you perhaps link what type of pvc pipe? (I am sheltered and don't know stuff) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlindsey Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 On 5/24/2024 at 9:57 AM, VanDogh said: Oh, could you perhaps link what type of pvc pipe? (I am sheltered and don't know stuff) Most hardware store will carry pvc pipe but in different lengths 4' 6' 8' 10'https://www.homedepot.com/b/Plumbing-Pipe-Fittings-Pipe-PVC-Pipe/2-ft/N-5yc1vZ1z18i41Z1z10ytm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanDogh Posted May 24 Author Share Posted May 24 (edited) On 5/24/2024 at 6:13 PM, Tlindsey said: Most hardware store will carry pvc pipe but in different lengths 4' 6' 8' 10'https://www.homedepot.com/b/Plumbing-Pipe-Fittings-Pipe-PVC-Pipe/2-ft/N-5yc1vZ1z18i41Z1z10ytm Sorry but do you mean inches or? Unfortunately that webpage seems unaccessible in my country 😕 Edited May 24 by VanDogh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlindsey Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 On 5/24/2024 at 1:21 PM, VanDogh said: Sorry but do you mean inches or? Unfortunately that webpage seems unaccessible in my country 😕 Oh my apologies 2 inches in diameter 4,6, 8, 10ft US measurement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanDogh Posted May 24 Author Share Posted May 24 On 5/24/2024 at 8:06 PM, Tlindsey said: Oh my apologies 2 inches in diameter 4,6, 8, 10ft US measurement. NP, thank you! I am going to look for those in a hardware store. To make it prettier I consider glueing some Java moss to it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggaz Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 (edited) Kuhli loaches are largely nocturnal. The other fish aren't. Try dropping the wafers etc in when the tank is dark and "sleeping", which will also let your loaches feed under more natural and less stressful conditions. Edited June 19 by daggaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansE Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 On 5/24/2024 at 5:53 PM, VanDogh said: NP, thank you! I am going to look for those in a hardware store. To make it prettier I consider glueing some Java moss to it I don't think that will be necessary, generally you only put it in when feeding. So you hold it with one hand, keeping at least an inch or two above the surface of the water, plunging the other end of the pipe down near the aquarium substrate, then drop your food into the pipe with your free hand, once the food sinks and appears out the bottom end of the pipe, you can just pull the pipe out. I prefer using a clear pipe so I can see the food as it falls. It's a great and super simple trick. I don't know if hobby aquarists or zookeepers discovered the trick first, but either way, it's incredibly helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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