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LOACH – CLOWN
Chromobotia macracanthus

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The Clown Loach is native to rivers of Indonesian islands, including Borneo and Sumatra. Identified by their interchangable orange and black stripes, the Clown loach is a popular fish among enthusiasts not only for their color and overall peaceful demeanor, but for their natural ability to control nuisance snails that may sneak into your aquarium on live plants. There is considerable variation in the maximum adult size of Clown loaches. While wild, and few aquarium, specimens have been recorded to reach a size of up to 12″, the average Clown loach in the home aquarium tends to reach a size between 6 to 8″.

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SKU: N/A Categories: Freshwater Fish, Freshwater Livestock, Loaches Tags: CARE LEVEL | MODERATE, FRESH FISH, LIVE, LIVE PLANT SAFE | WITH CAUTION, LOACH, MIN TANK SIZE | 55, TEMPERAMENT | PEACEFUL
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Care Level: Moderate

Temperament: Peaceful

Live Plant Safe: With Caution

General Description: The Clown Loach is native to rivers of Indonesian islands, including Borneo and Sumatra. Identified by their interchangeable orange and black stripes, the Clown loach is a popular fish among enthusiasts not only for their color and overall peaceful demeanor, but for their natural ability to control nuisance snails that may sneak into your aquarium on live plants. There is considerable variation in the maximum adult size of Clown loaches. While wild, and few aquarium, specimens have been recorded to reach a size of up to 12″, the average Clown loach in the home aquarium tends to reach a size between 6 to 8″.

Diet Requirements: In the wild Clown loaches are omnivores. A diet made up of various high quality vegetable based and protein based flake foods, tablet foods or sinking pellet foods are ideal, in addition to offering frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp and other mixed freshwater preparations. Live blackworms are an appreciated treat. Variety is the spice of life in order to maintain color, immune function and longevity of your fish. Younger/smaller Clown loaches are less finicky than more mature ones.

Care Requirements: An extremely established minimum 55 gallon aquarium is ideal for a Clown loach. Size up accordingly to accommodate larger individuals. Clown loaches are intolerable of nitrite or ammonia spikes. Biweekly or weekly water changes are encouraged to keep water parameters pristine (Nitrates < 15 ppm). Deteriorating water parameters will stress Clown loaches, making them more susceptible to health issues or disease, such as Ich. Given the rivers in which they come from, Clown loaches require more turbulent water flow and a well oxygenated environment. The aquarium should be aquascaped with a fine substrate, smooth rocks, driftwood, flower pots or various other furnishes to create caves and hiding places. Clown loaches are not nocturnal, but may spend considerable time hiding throughout the day. Clown loaches are to be added “with caution” to live planted aquariums because they have been observed to feed on soft plants. Thicker plants, such as Anubias spp., will likely be left untouched. Clown loaches are relatively peaceful and rarely conflict with tank mates, unless they are similarly shaped. Multiple Clown loaches can be kept together, but 5 or more is recommended because they develop complex social hierarchies. Clown loaches should not be mixed with small fish that may be intimidated by their size and activity level, or long-finned fish that are subject to being nipped. Recommended water conditions, 74-84° F, KH 8-12, pH 6.0-7.5.

Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2″ to 2″; Medium: 2″ to 2-1/2″

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.

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Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via FedEx Priority Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge is automatically applied to your total. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to sign for the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

For mixed dry goods & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via FedEx priority Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.

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