MollyGuppy's loach and it's unfortunately resourceful hunting down of baby guppies suggests that there may be different "personalities" with different fishes. They are pretty rare but Botia sidthimunki might be a better match. (Then again maybe not.) Scott Lockwood (and others) has observed the skunk Botia to be pretty territorial.

That shows why a question asked a long time ago may need to be asked again and why we need everyone who is visiting GL to share their experiences.

A few snails with the fry is good in that the snails will gobble up uneaten shrimp and other food. Maybe, now that you have (at least) a second aquarium. the fry could be put in the tank w/o loaches. Or the loach could be rotated to a tank as the fry are rotated out.

As unsightly as snails can be, they also perform an essential role in cleaning up after fry. Their role in preventing diseases means that wouldn't want a fry tank w/o them.

As a matter of fact I hatched some marine killie eggs (a gift from a friend) out yesterday. I don't have any scavangers in the salt water. Those fry do not look good today. :(

Maybe others with loaches can comment on whether the larger loaches leave the tails of male guppies alone.

Late last year you wondered if there were any local guppy breeders around. Were you refered to the calendar of Ohio fish club events? Many groups will have a fall auction, there will be a few shows and other events. That can be found at http://home.neo.rr.com/ohaquariumclubs/

I wish all states or regions had a page like that.

Among other general aquarium clubs is the Guppy Associates of Greater Cleveland. I know that is a looong drive and probably a bad night for that drive.

You never know when you might need a little something for your new 20-gallon. :)