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Post by ree123 on Jan 20, 2012 23:30:49 GMT -6
Anyone here got any yoyo loaches to part with ?
I understand they are as good if not better than clown loaches in controlling snail populations.
I have found a source online, but wanted to ask here first.
Also, on the subject of yoyo loaches, anyone ever breed them before ? What about the breeding of any kinds of loaches ?
I have never made the attempt or even read up on the breeding of loaches.
Who has experience with breeding this species of fish ?
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Post by ree123 on Jan 21, 2012 0:08:26 GMT -6
Bump, while hoping for advice on breeding loaches of any type, and while still looking for yoyo loaches, as I understand from my research thus far, that they are the best loach species for controlling over zealous snail populations.
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Post by glenoweth on Jan 21, 2012 22:48:38 GMT -6
yes i have one and he keeps the tank clean! becarfull holding them in your hand though they will poke the heck out of you witht he spines by there mouth.
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Post by fuzzylogic on Jan 24, 2012 23:00:30 GMT -6
In case anyone wonders where their common name comes from. In this pic you can clearly see it says YOYO on its side.  |
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Post by glenoweth on Jan 25, 2012 7:44:22 GMT -6
oh nice! did not know that.
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Post by ree123 on Jan 25, 2012 11:07:11 GMT -6
Thanks for posting the pic's, Fuzzy and Stoney.
I have found some of these via a fella in Calif., but must buy 12 to 18 for a good deal.
Considering it.
No one on AB has listed this fish over the last few weeks, as I check each day.
Everything I read says barring the use of Assassin snails, which are great at controlling ramshorn snails, this particular species of loach will control/consume ramshorn and MTS snails, and other snails as well. I have found no articles to the contrary to date.
I have assassin snails, and they indeed do control ramshorn snails and not MTS, as claimed.
At least this has been true for me.
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Post by fuzzylogic on Jan 25, 2012 11:10:53 GMT -6
Thanks for posting the pic's, Fuzzy and Stoney. I have found some of these via a fella in Calif., but must buy 12 to 18 for a good deal. Considering it. No one on AB has listed this fish over the last few weeks, as I check each day. Everything I read says barring the use of Assassin snails, which are great at controlling ramshorn snails, this particular species of loach will control/consume ramshorn and MTS snails, and other snails as well. I have found no articles to the contrary to date. I have assassin snails, and they indeed do control ramshorn snails and not MTS, as claimed. At least this has been true for me. before I did that I would see if petco or another big box one can add them to their shipping list. They do that for me in BG. Its a fairly common species so id say they can get it and shipping wont cost you anything |
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Post by ree123 on Jan 25, 2012 11:47:39 GMT -6
I'll investigate.
Didn't know big box stores would do that.
Thanks for advice.
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Post by glenoweth on Jan 25, 2012 12:31:42 GMT -6
Thanks for posting the pic's, Fuzzy and Stoney. I have found some of these via a fella in Calif., but must buy 12 to 18 for a good deal. Considering it. No one on AB has listed this fish over the last few weeks, as I check each day. Everything I read says barring the use of Assassin snails, which are great at controlling ramshorn snails, this particular species of loach will control/consume ramshorn and MTS snails, and other snails as well. I have found no articles to the contrary to date. I have assassin snails, and they indeed do control ramshorn snails and not MTS, as claimed. At least this has been true for me. before I did that I would see if petco or another big box one can add them to their shipping list. They do that for me in BG. Its a fairly common species so id say they can get it and shipping wont cost you anything Yeah the fish should not run you more then 6$ i would think at a 1" and petco and petsmart get them in from time to time. what about the critter? I dont buy fish from pets mart , or petco because of ich and tailrot!!! they have it most the time in thier tanks. If i did i would set up a 10 gal tank for them to live in a few weeks to make sure. |
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Post by rickl on Jan 25, 2012 12:55:28 GMT -6
I'd be surprised if fins of franklin wouldn't order you some. Then again, I've been surprised before.
-Rick (the armchair aquarist)
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Post by ree123 on Jan 25, 2012 13:07:44 GMT -6
Investigation (thus far) reveals several willing to order for me with price range from 6.99 to 9.99 ea., plus tax.
On line is 3.50 ea. plus shipping, no tax; but I must buy 12 to 18 for the price break.
All are suppose to be about 1", no matter the source.
I still wonder how one would breed these. Anybody know or have experience ?
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Post by glenoweth on Jan 26, 2012 8:03:36 GMT -6
they grow fast and eat snails like crazy!!!! i have 1 lol.
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Post by ree123 on Jan 26, 2012 9:44:05 GMT -6
How big do they get, or put differently Glen, how big is your yoyo loach ?
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