Gravel vaccing and kuhli loaches?

"Geoff Kemp" wrote in message
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or iii) add a sandbox
(ceramic pot like the piece used under a pot to collect excess water,
placed in a shady area, filled with a very loose small-diameter
substrate or large-diameter sand). If the Kuhliis take to the
sandbox, (which is never deep vacuumed) it will be safer for them, and
probably quite comical to watch. I've built these for Corys, right
where the excess food falls (minimizes my gravel vacuuming and the
Corys seem to enjoy 'ploughing it ;~).

Silly question, did you place it in before or after water went into to
your aquarium ??? Been pondering this since you made the post

TIA

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Geoff


Anytime. In either case, let the 'sandbox' fill with water gently to
prevent sand from washing over the edge. I usually leave a bit of a lip
(fill to about 1/4" from edge). I also grade the substrate downwards
towards the sandbox (only because I'm lazy and this causes missed food or
detritus to roll into or around the sandbox, making it easier to deal
with).

I'm a big fan of variety ; in the types of rocks, driftwoods, substrates,
plants and everything alive, types of foods given etc etc. We are
lacking some knowledgeable in regards to fish's needs or preferences, so
by providing as much variety as possible, we have a better chance of
making them more at 'home' ;~). Then watch, and they will show their
pleasure/displeasure or indifference at your ideas.
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