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	clown loach spine
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	i have noticed only once that i saw like two spikes stick out of my clown loach, but then it went away so i thought my mind was plaing tricks on me. n.e way i was reading a book, and they said that they do have spines, under the eyes. has n.e else notice it.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
fishiedude Fish Addict Posts: 503 Kudos: 195 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Aug-2002	Yes clown loaches have triangular razors under their eyes that they show for a second every now and then, or when they feel sick or threatened.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Clown loaches (and all other Botia species) have a razor-sharp spine under each eye. These spines are typically used when the fish feels threatened, such as when they are being handled. I know I've been stabbed by a clown loach, and it hurts! 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 12:05
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	Yup, i see them. mine seem to stick theirs out when they "yawn"
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	alright, i haven't seen my loaches extend them since.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	It is pretty rare to see them. I usually see mine do it when i turn the tank lights on.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
Fish_lover Fish Addict Posts: 742 Kudos: 176 Votes: 0 Registered: 14-Nov-2001	i've seen mine on some occasions...but tehre was once when my clown loach passed away bless him, he died with his spike poking out...sigh...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	F_L, if im not mistaken, most clown loaches do die with their spikes out like that. I havent seen a dead clown loach(yet, thankgod) but i have read alot of stories on how their clowns had died with their spines out. Personally, I feel that they put them out before they die for protection, and they are just left out when the fish passes away
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05


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