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i have 2 trios in two different tanks.

trio A: are larger loaches about 6-7 inches.
trioB: are small loaches about 4-5 inches.

i plan on moveing them all into the same larger tank that is being set-up. these fish have never met before. when they are put together, will their be any fighting due to sizes?

also i have a trio of i think oranged tailed loaches that are about 7-8 years old. i plan on moving them with the CL, and currently they are in the same tank as the trio A.
their is no agression between them now, but will it stay like this when they are mixed, with new territory.

and last question. i also have a small 2 inch shuck loach in the same tank as trio A and the oranged tail loaches. with no aggression. and he is schuled to move as well. should he be fine with all of them after the move.

I've never heard of those fish being agressive, but I also havent owned any of them before...

Inky

my clown loaches were always more aggressive towards my clown plecos than to each other. and that was only when there was food involved. i wouldn't worry too much. the only thing you should be worried about is whether or not the big loaches will flop on top of the small loaches

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My large clown loach likes to be the boss over the other smaller CLs but I would not call it aggression.

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yeah. i agree..they'll be fine

A word about agression:

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The boss loach 'greys out' so his markings arnt black but they are gry, keep on the two grey loaches as they are most likely to fight. But that should be resolved quite quickly and you should have a lovely 'pile' of clown loaches in no time.
The smaller loaches might be boss of the bigger ones! they always supprise you.
Enjoy them they are the best fish of all time.

Last edited by br0ke_1T at 03-Jan-2006 08:15