http://forum.aqua-fish.net/ A forum devoted to aquarium fish, plants, techniques and fish keeping as a whole. en http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=clown-loaches#1 scientific name- chromobotia macracanthus common name- clown loach Mainly found in Malaysia,Borneo,Sumatra. Max adult size 16 inches Diet-live foods,algae tablets,blanched vegetables PH 6.5-7.0 Temp 25-30C (78-83f) Never been bred in an aquarium Clown Loaches are close to being nocturnal ,most active in the mornings and late at night. These are frequently sold in the shops at a juvenile age where they are then placed in too small a tank Min tank size 4 foot,when adult they require a min tank size 6'x2'x2'. They are a schooling fish so will not be happy on their own. Sandy substrate preferred,with hiding places,low lighting. Excellent filtration required as these fish are not hardy and prone to many diseases. These fish should not be kept by inexperienced aquarists. mickey 2008-05-15 http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=clown-loaches#2 I love clown loaches. They are my favorite fish ever. I love how they swim in little formations, playing their own version of leap frog. Or at least that's what it looks like. meliss_cole 2008-06-03 http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=clown-loaches#3 Its just a shame that keepers dont have large enough tanks for them most of the time. mickey 2008-06-03 http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=clown-loaches#4 I think that many aquarists don't realize how active these fish are and how much room they need to grow. meliss_cole 2008-06-04 http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=clown-loaches#5 i was goanna get one until i did my research, there just such a beautiful fish and one day i have to get one pedroman2 2008-06-05 http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=clown-loaches#6 lovely fish,have been known to uproot plants and unless the water quality is high I'm afraid they will catch anything going in the world of fish illness. mickey 2008-06-09 http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=clown-loaches#7 Its just a shame that keepers dont have large enough tanks for them most of the time. Its just a shame that keepers dont have large enough tanks for them most of the time. Yep. I see people with 30 gallon tanks all the time filled with Clown Loaches. So sad... ___________ Maybe all one can do is hope to end up with the right regrets. - Arthur Miller corvette exhaust mustang body kit k&n cold air intake duckyboy1975 2009-08-28 http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=clown-loaches#8 So true, I also blame many of the stores for not giving out info on mature sizes of fish mickey 2009-08-28