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CoryAddict Enthusiast Posts: 184 Kudos: 231 Votes: 6 Registered: 16-Dec-2004	Can I fit some clown loaches in my 55 gallon. 55 gallon- 3 angels 1 ram 6 cories 2 ottos 3 pearl gouramis 7-10 rummies ( im getting them I dont know how much yet)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	Nope. Sorry to be the first one to break the news... Clown loaches are schooling fish, which means they should be in a group of 6 or more. They get to be of considerable size over time, around 8" or so, which means they will need about a tank of 125 gallons. In theory, you could keep them in 55 for a little while...but unless you have a bigger home for them on the way, I wouldn't. Are you interested in any other loaches? Weather? Kuhlii? YoYo? -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
CoryAddict Enthusiast Posts: 184 Kudos: 231 Votes: 6 Registered: 16-Dec-2004	I like the queen loaches Botia dario. Can I get some of those? How many? Last edited by angeladdict at 18-Jan-2005 16:28
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	I agree with the clown loaches, they get too large for 55 gallon tanks. As for the queen loaches, you'd probably be okay with a small group of them. They do reach around six inches, but three of these loaches will fit in your tank. Be aware that they may outcompete your cories for food though, so you will have to treat the cories with extra care when serving them food. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
CoryAddict Enthusiast Posts: 184 Kudos: 231 Votes: 6 Registered: 16-Dec-2004	Are zebra loaches better? will thaey be smaller? Would a yoyo be better suited for my tank size matter and cory food matter? Last edited by angeladdict at 18-Jan-2005 16:47
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	I wouldnt advise putting clown loaches in that tank. With the angles in there, they take up quite a big space. Now, without the angles, you could perfectly fit some in there
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	Um, Vict, I believe that you should know, after keeping clowns for what, 15 years?...that a school of clowns shouldn't be kept in a 55 gallon tank... And any loach you are going to get will give your corys some competition for food. As long as you feed sinking wafers and an assortment of other things, they should all be okay. -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Nope, cant fit clowns in there long term. I'd also suggest increasing the ammount of ottos since they're also schooling fish. Corys would go much better (IMO) in that sized tank. Remember it's only 12" deep, I wouldnt put a fish that gets any bigger than 5" adult lenght in it. ^_^ Current [link=Contest Rules]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/Aquascaping/44382.html?200412022138" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link][/font]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
CoryAddict Enthusiast Posts: 184 Kudos: 231 Votes: 6 Registered: 16-Dec-2004	whitch loach gets the smallest
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	If you are going by body mass, kuhli loaches are probably the smallest. Though they can grow to four inches, they are very skinny and don't produce a whole lot of waste. Kuhli loaches are quite interesting, and are marvelous to behold. They are also perfectly compatible with your current fish. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
CoryAddict Enthusiast Posts: 184 Kudos: 231 Votes: 6 Registered: 16-Dec-2004	I dont like them. They sort of look like snakes. I want a loach that almost looks like a corie. A yoyo loach is cool. Would they go good? and if so how many?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
Sin in Style Mega Fish Posts: 1323 Kudos: 1119 Votes: 165 Registered: 03-Dec-2003	yoyos are great, get atleast 3. they only grow to be like 4 inches and its just length, bairly any mass. they out grow the "yoyo" pattern on thier sides. some more then others though. 1 of 3 i can make it out very well but the other 2 look more like scribbles. they also hang with my dozen cories like they are one of the pack. and i often see them schooling together. ( Vic, you do what you like with your fish but please dont relay bad information to others who want to know the BEST they can do for thier fish. )
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
Janna Mega Fish Posts: 1386 Registered: 24-Aug-2003	Botia sidthimunki is the smallest. It only gets about 1-2 inches long and is SO CUTE! They're just adorable, really. They shade the glow of it with their mossy-misty costumes, They wear masks of silk, porcelain, brass, and silver, So as not to mislead with their own, ordinary faces.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Clown Loaches don't fit, as they grow big, but 3 Yoyo's will be fine in your tank. http://www.deathbydyeing.org/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	I'm with Janna - if you can find B. sidthimunki, the "Mouse Loach," get a group! They're the cutest little things in the world. -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	Um, Vict, I believe that you should know, after keeping clowns for what, 15 years?...that a school of clowns shouldn't be kept in a 55 gallon tank... do you have clowns? Mine are fine in a 55 gallon tank, if they wernt fine, they wouldnt be 15 years old.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04


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