Dying Clown Loach

[HERM]

I noticed a dead clown loach on my way out the door last night. I pulled him out and inspected the tank for any signs of sick fish, all looked ok. (I had just done a water change a week earlier).I set off for work knowing I should do an immediate water change but there was no time. It ate at me all night. (I should have called in late)
Walked threw the door this morning to find more dead clown loach.I did a water change and removed all remaining clown loach from the 210 and put them in a 30 gallon quarantine with a bubbler and a heater set at 82. I also added 3 tsp of Kordon Methylene Blue and 1 tsp. of Seachem Prime. What else should I do? I was thinking of adding some aquarium salt. Two more loach not looking so great, So far 5 out of 17 clown loach from 4-6 inches have died. Really kicking myself in the @$$ right now.

[moganman]

Are they eating?

[HERM]

Are they eating?

Just got them moved to the quarantine a couple hours ago I haven't tried. Should I feed them now?

[HERM]

There has been no new fish,rocks,deco, added to the tank for months.

[moganman]

Are you sure they are dead??? I was asking if they were eating prior to death to see if it's some kind of parasite.

[moganman]

When I did a water change last week, I had a clown loach jump out of the tank when I was doing a water change. I didn't notice it until about 15 mins later. It was enough time to drain the tank and fill it back up. (125 gallons worth). I said to hell with it and dumped it back in the tank. Went straight down belly up and was in between some rocks idle. Next morning I turn light on and it's back swimming and eating with the other 5 loaches.

[HERM]

Are you sure they are dead??? I was asking if they were eating prior to death to see if it's some kind of parasite.

Yea they are dead. Everyone came out to eat last night as usual, that is when I noticed the first dead one.

[moganman]

Im sure your filtration is on point, so I'll rule oxygen depletion out. I'm not too familiar with loaches, but I do know some fish die for no apparent reason, especially if the loaches are the only ones dying.

[cu0ngsayz]

I don't think fish die for now reason LOL. It's like saying us humans die for no reason there's always a cause to a death of someone or something but you might want to try some prazipro for internal bacteria?

[moganman]

Im sure your filtration is on point, so I'll rule oxygen depletion out. I'm not too familiar with loaches, but I do know some fish die for no apparent reason, especially if the loaches are the only ones dying.

Key word is apparent. Science is only based on theory.

[HERM]

2 more dead

[Ballinxalex]

sorrry for ur loss but when i took out my holey rock i had 3 clown loaches stuck in them and i forgot to double check and count them after 2 hours or so they were still alive and i just dropped them back into the tank and still survived they are pretty hardy interesting

[cichlidomaha]

Do you add chemicals to your water for removal of chorline and or Ammonia, Have you checked your water for ammonia or Nitrites??

Could it be ick do they have any white spots that looks like salt on them? Clown Loaches are very touchy as far as water quality, You should keep the tank heated to at least 80 - 82 degrees minimum. Up to 84 they will thrive in the warm water if fed well. They will live up to 20 - 25 years is not unheard of if kept in optimum conditions. How often do you feed, how much, and water change routine how much , how often? Just trying to trouble shoot.

Tom

[HERM]

Do you add chemicals to your water for removal of chorline and or Ammonia, Have you checked your water for ammonia or Nitrites??

Could it be ick do they have any white spots that looks like salt on them? Clown Loaches are very touchy as far as water quality, You should keep the tank heated to at least 80 - 82 degrees minimum. Up to 84 they will thrive in the warm water if fed well. They will live up to 20 - 25 years is not unheard of if kept in optimum conditions. How often do you feed, how much, and water change routine how much , how often? Just trying to trouble shoot.

Tom

water is good, I use prime with every water change, it very well may be ich, one of the dead had small white spots,water has alway been kept at 80, weekly water changes about 80% (210 gallon)I feed twice a day morning and evening 3mm nls sinking and a cucumber or zucchini biweekly.

[HERM]

Is there anything else I should try? Thanks