How much do Clown Loaches cost?

Clown Loach: Species Profile

Why are Clown Loaches so expensive?

Steroids and hormones are used in asian farms with success but there is a higher mortality rate among the babies this way (raising cost) along with their slow growth, figure and inch a year whereas other loach species are double that. So more work goes into rearing of the surviving fish (raising the cost).

Can I keep 2 Clown Loaches?

Your clown loach will be noticibly happier with the addition of at least one more right now. They will easily accept more buddies later even if they are not the same size,they realy enjoy each others company. I think maybe even up to 4 would do okay in your 55 gal.

Can I keep one clown loach?

Clown Loach Easily the most recognizable of the Loach family, Clown Loaches are active and colorful fish, but they can grow to be quite large over time. (A single specimen can be kept in a smaller tank, but for the health of the fish, this is not recommended.)

How many clown loaches should I get?

Tankmates. Peaceful with its own and other species, the clown loach prefers to have companions with which it will form a school. Virtually all non-aggressive fish are suitable as tankmates. Because they prefer to live in groups, it’s wise to keep four or more in a tank.

Do clown loaches eat a lot?

currently-90gallon-5 rummy nose tetra,9 clown loach,3 rainbow fish, and soon 10-15 cardinal tetra. Yes, fish can overeat. An occasional big belly is not a problem as long as the fish are not looking like blimps, and the fat tummy goes away without any problems like constipation.

How can you tell if a clown loach is male or female?

Clown Loach are sexually dimorphic, meaning there is mor- phological difference between individuals of different sex in the same species. The females are slightly plumper than males and the tips of the tail on the male curve inwards slightly, whereas the females have straight tips.

Will clown loaches eat neon tetras?

Clown loaches aren’t fish eaters. In nature they eat aquatic worms, small crustaceans and insect larvae. However, Clown loaches top out at 16 inches, and being that large, it’s possible they will eat the neons at night, as like all fish, they will eat fish vastly smaller than themselves.

Will a clown loach eat other fish?

Re: Clown loach eating other fish. Loaches are opportunistic, while they don’t typically hunt other fish if they see an opportunity to eat a smaller fish they will. Some of the more aggressive Botiine loaches will sometimes go after smaller fish.

Why has my clown loach died?

It’s probably just bad water quality. The nitrate started out as ammonia. Water change is probably the only solution. As for your snail problem, using loach is a problem.

Will clown loach eat small fish?

Where can I buy a clown loach fish?

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Do you need gravel for a clown loach?

Decor: Clown Loaches do not need gravel, and a layer of gravel more than 1/4″ thick will usually fill with bits of uneaten food that will contaminate the water. Click here for more about aquarium gravel.

How much does a loach fish aquarium cost?

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What kind of fish is a loach fish?

Loaches are active bottom dwelling scavengers ideally suited for the community aquarium. Loach fish consist of some of the most popular of all tropical fish, adding color, interest, and beauty to any larger community aquarium.