Clown Loach Question

[CichlidFan]

Does anyone else have clown loach's that sleep on their sides? Mine have been doing this for some time now, and it just looks odd, any reason for this? are they more comfortable do you suppose?

CF

[Zulaab]

Re: Clown Loach Question

I notice that Roy and Heidi's will at times lay on its side sleeping..  I always wondered about that.  I am thinking that in nature that in its natural surroundings this is a way for it to sleep in tight spots.

[imagirlgeek]

Re: Clown Loach Question

Ours do it too, and it still freaks me out every single time.  

[eklikewhoa]

Re: Clown Loach Question

When I had mine they slept on their side all the time....they also wedged themselves in the rocks in odd positions too.

Oh and when they are happy and eating they make a cracking noise....kinda like glass cracking

[edmlfc]

Re: Clown Loach Question

When I had mine they slept on their side all the time....they also wedged themselves in the rocks in odd positions too.

Oh and when they are happy and eating they make a cracking noise....kinda like glass cracking

Mine does the same thing. And every time I hear cracking glass I freak.  8O
One time I thought it was dead so I nudged it, the loach was between the rock and upside down.  It flipped over and gave me a dirty look.    They do sleep in odd positions.

[semper]

Re: Clown Loach Question

i have not seen any clowns that do not sleep on their sides

pretty much standard behavior

freaks people out that have never seen them though as they are quick to point out you have a dead fish in your tank