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  • Clown Loach

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    Common Name:Clown Loach
    Scientific Name:    Chromobotia macracanthus






    Temperature
    		 pH Range
    		 Hardness (dH)
    		 Max. Size
    		 Min. Tank Size
    		 Swim Area
    78F - 83F 6.5 - 7.0 Max. 12 dH 16 inches 125 gallons Bottom


    Description:
    Clown loaches are a very popular fish in the hobby. They are extremely playful and do better in groups of 3 or more. They require high water quality so make sure to have a lot of filtration for them. They also need lots of hiding places as they are nocturnal and will spend most of their day asleep in a nook. At dusk you will see them come out and play.

    Clown loaches are notorious for a clicking sound they make when they are happy. You will easily be able to figure out what their favorite food is based on this sound they make when they have found it.

    Clowns exibit a strange sleeping behavior that will disturb most new owners. You may find them sleeping on their side or upside down. This is normal, although the first time you see it, it appears to be dead. They are also susceptible to ich, so keep an eye on them and catch it early when introducing them to a new aquarium.
    Origin:
    Malay peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra
    Life Span:
    20 Years or more
    Diet:
    Carnivore
    Additional Diet Information:
    Bloodworms, snails, sinking pellets, shrimp, krill
    Gender Difference:
    Monomorphic
    Breeding:
    Cave Spawner
    No confirmation of natural breeding in the aquarium.
    Temperament/Social Behavior:
    Peaceful, Gregarious, Tolerant
    Common Diseases:
    Prone to Ich
    Availability:
    Easily Obtained
    Tags: Catfish & other Bottom Dwellers
    • fshfrk
      #1
      fshfrk commented
      02-17-2010, 10:52 PM
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      Great job.
    • CichlidFan
      #2
      CichlidFan commented
      02-17-2010, 11:47 PM
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      I love mine, they are indeed, a very playful fish.

      I had a trio that used to lay on each other, side by side, they looked like a row of motorcycles parked at a bar.

      CF
    • Mzungu
      #3
      Mzungu commented
      02-18-2010, 08:32 AM
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      Originally posted by CichlidFan
      I love mine, they are indeed, a very playful fish.

      I had a trio that used to lay on each other, side by side, they looked like a row of motorcycles parked at a bar.

      CF
      Great analogy, Steve! That's awesome.
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